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Compare bus and train for Bangor to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $282.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price |
22h 15m Average total duration 21h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration Fastest 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Bangor to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM9h46Bangor6:46 PMCardiff$2891One-way0 transfers
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9:00 AM9h46Bangor6:46 PMCardiff$2891One-way0 transfers
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9:00 AM9h46Bangor6:46 PMCardiff$2891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Cardiff:
A bus is $208 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average $282 (€230).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangor and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
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