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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Bangor

Composite routes from Cardiff to Bangor

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
278 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$189.87

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$253.16
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$10.13
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Train from Lanyon Place to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Pembroke
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Other from Cardiff Central to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$189.87
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$94.93
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.82–$8.86

Cie

Website:
cie.ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Other from Fishguard to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.15–$303.79
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.63–$60.76

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bangor?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bangor?

The distance between Cardiff and Bangor is 334 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bangor without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bangor without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bangor?

The train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bangor train from?

Cardiff to Bangor train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bangor train arrive?

Cardiff to Bangor train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bangor?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bangor is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Bangor.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bangor?

Book your Cardiff to Bangor train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bangor?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Bangor. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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