Cities Near Bangor
Cities near Bangor, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Craigavon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bangor, UK is Newtownabbey, about 10 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownabbey | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lisburn | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Craigavon | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Londonderry County Borough | 69 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dublin | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paisley | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Kilbride | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carlisle | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cumbernauld | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Morecambe | 120 mi / 193 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Bangor
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bangor
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Carlisle, Cumbernauld, Morecambe. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bangor include Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. The closest is Newtownabbey, about 10 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Newtownabbey
- → Best time to visit Lisburn
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Londonderry County Borough
- → Best time to visit Dublin
- → Best time to visit Paisley
- → Best time to visit East Kilbride
- → Best time to visit Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Morecambe