Travel
Location, Directions and Maps
The city of Bangor lies between the Menai Strait and the Snowdonia National Park.
Map of Bangor
Click to download a map of Bangor (PDF).
Travel directions
Bangor is probably easier (and quicker) to get to than you might think (by road, rail or bus)!
By road
Our interactive location map (provided by Google map ) provides you with directions to Bangor, using your postcode as the starting point. You can also 'zoom-out' to see exactly where we are located.
If you have a Satellite Navigation system in your car then using LL57 2UW will get you to Bangor, near to the Deiniol Building (building 47 on our downloadable map of Bangor)
By Bus
TrawsCambria serves Bangor daily and links with services to South and West Wales, Wrexham and Barmouth. Go to www.trawscambria.info for details.
By rail
See the National Rail website for frequent train services to Bangor station.
By sea
If you're coming to Bangor from Ireland you'll be able to cross on the ferry to Holyhead, please see these external websites for timetables:
http://www.stenaline.com
If you are arriving at Holyhead, there is a rail link to Bangor (journey time about 30 minutes).Check National Rail website for details.
By air
If you are arriving at Manchester or Liverpool Airport, there is a rail link to Bangor running frequently. Please check the National Rail website for further details.
- Flights to Manchester: http://www.manairport.co.uk
- Flights to Liverpool : http://www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com
Anglesey Airport
Anglesey Airport has hour-long flights between Cardiff International and Anglesey. Visit www.maesawyrmon.com for more information.
Map of Bangor
Click to download a map of Bangor (PDF).