How to travel from Sunderland to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Bangor is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sunderland to Bangor by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Newcastle, plane
Take the train to Newcastle and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Bangor by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Sunderland and Bangor is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Sunderland and Bangor by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Bangor. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bangor is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Bangor. Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sunderland to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Newcastle, plane + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £140($165) | every 20 mins | 389km (242 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £100($115) | twice a week | 378km (235 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £95($115) | hourly | 463km (288 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 4h 10m | £125($150) | hourly | 505km (314 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 40m | £100($120) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10hrs | £38($45) | twice daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 15m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 569km (353 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | £54($64) | every 4 hours | 384km (239 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Bangor
The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Bangor
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bangor
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Bangor