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How to get fromHolyhead to Bangorby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Bangor by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    6h 41m
    £59–84

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    8h 59m
    £53–166

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    8h 12m
    £77–199

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Bangorcar car
    8h 22m
    £113–348

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    6h 30m
    £85–194

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    6h 51m
    £89–200

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Bangortrain train
    6h 52m
    £79–198

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    6h 30m
    £81–192

Holyhead to Bangor by ferry, foot, tram, bus, and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bangor, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Bangor. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Bangor. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Bangor via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Belfast Grand Central in around 8h 12m.

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