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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Bangorby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bangor by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Bangortrain train
    2h 38m
    £67–206

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Bangortrain train
    4h 26m
    £38–192

  3. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Bangortrain train
    6h 1m
    £71–194

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    14h 51m
    £148–257

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    15h 12m
    £143–281

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    16h 29m
    £152–443

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Bangorcar car
    10h 24m
    £127–369

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bangor by bus, train, foot, ferry, and taxi

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Bangor, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bangor. However, you can fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Bangor. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to York Street, take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Bangor.

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