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

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Manchester is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bangor and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Bangor to Manchester?

The distance between Bangor and Manchester is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bangor to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 29m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Bangor to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangor to Manchester bus from?

Bangor to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Bangor to Manchester bus arrive?

Bangor to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3550+ hotels available in Manchester.

Bangor to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangor to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3h 21m
£42–118
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
13h 6m
£35–51
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 29m
£98–155
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
12h 27m
£81–167
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 58m
£39–122
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 12m
£53–154
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 53m
£47–153
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 58m
£57–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 41m
£84–312

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangor to Manchester Oxford Road via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 29m.

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