Bangor Train Station
Bangor station opened in 1848 as part of the Chester and Holyhead Railway, which was incorporated to link with London the Irish Mail coming through the port of Holyhead. The main building through which passengers pass today was built in 1927, but the original station buildings and their Victorian ornamentation, designed by railway architect Francis Thompson, still remain. They are best seen from the platform.
The station is to the south of Bangor city centre, where the High Street and its two large shopping centres are the main focus. A walk along the High Street from the station will bring you to Bangor Cathedral, built on the site of a 6th-century monastery. Above the cathedral stand the main buildings of Bangor University. Established in 1884, the university’s ten thousand students swell the city’s population for nine months of the year and guarantee a lively selection of pubs, cafés and bars in the city.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Trains to Bangor station
Bangor train station is mainly served by Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales trains. Both Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales trains connect Holyhead to Bangor in 32m and Birmingham to Bangor in 3h 4m, while the routes from Shrewsbury to Bangor (2h 15m) and Cardiff to Bangor (4h 18m) are operated only by Transport for Wales services.
Need more information about how to get to Bangor by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Bangor.
Bangor train station departures and arrivals
Want to know when your next train from/to Bangor station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Bangor railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving in Bangor.
The station buildings on Ffordd Yr Orsaf contain the ticket office and machines and are linked to platform 1, where there is a coffee shop, waiting room, and toilets. Platform 2 can be reached via a footbridge, with lifts for step-free access. Taxis line up between the station building and the platform, and there are a number of bus stops on Station Road.
Bangor train station parking
Bangor train station has two car parks, one on each side of the station building. Step-free access is available for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangor station open?
Bangor station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Bangor station?
Trains arrive in and depart from Bangor station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Bangor.
Are there toilets at Bangor station?
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Bangor station.
Are dogs allowed at Bangor station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Bangor station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.