How to get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train?

From Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train

To get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor in Gwynedd, take the 305 bus from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf station to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6, Cardiff Bus Station station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Bangor (Gwynedd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardiff Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bangor on the Moovit app.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Bangor
Leaves from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf
    ID cditdad
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Cardiff Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6, Cardiff Bus Station
    ID cdiwajm
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    253 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bangor
    Walk to
    Bangor
    Gwynedd
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train via 2 and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor in Gwynedd, take the 2 bus from Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown station to Canal Street Jf, Cardiff station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Bangor (Gwynedd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardiff Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bangor on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Bangor
Leaves from Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown
    ID cdiagmp
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Street Jf, Cardiff
    ID cditjdj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    253 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bangor
    Walk to
    Bangor
    Gwynedd
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff Bay to Bangor

The distance between Cardiff Bay, Gwynedd and Bangor, Gwynedd is approximately 336.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gwynedd – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cardiff Bay to Bangor

To check the bus and train schedule from Cardiff Bay to Bangor using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cardiff Bay) and destination (Bangor), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train via 2 and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor in Gwynedd, take the 2 bus from Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown station to Canal Street Jf, Cardiff station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Bangor (Gwynedd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Cardiff Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bangor on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Bangor
Leaves from Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cardiff Bay Station, Butetown
    ID cdiagmp
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Cardiff
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Street Jf, Cardiff
    ID cditjdj
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cardiff Central
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    253 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bangor
    Walk to
    Bangor
    Gwynedd
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 305, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff Bay to Bangor?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Bangor?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cardiff Bay to Bangor?

    The 305 bus line goes from Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf station near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff to Cardiff Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cardiff Bus Station station near Bangor in Gwynedd.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff Bay to Bangor by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cardiff Bay in Cardiff and Bangor in Gwynedd by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cardiff Bay to get to Bangor?

    Get on the 305 bus from the Lloyd George Avenue, Atlantic Wharf stop near Cardiff Bay in Cardiff.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cardiff Bay and Bangor?

    Get off the bus at the Cardiff Bus Station station, which is closest to Bangor in Gwynedd.

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