The average train between Plymouth and Bangor takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Bangor. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Plymouth and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Bangor at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 8m • 2 changes


7h 5m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


7h 8m • 2 changes


7h 5m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


7h 8m • 2 changes


7h 5m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 56m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


7h 5m • 2 changes


6h 57m • 2 changes


6h 42m • 2 changes


6h 49m • 2 changes


6h 24m • 2 changes


6h 16m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Bangor? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Bangor station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Plymouth to Bangor train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Bangor train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Plymouth to Bangor train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Bangor is 317.6 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 7h 7m.