Distance between Cardiff and Bangor

The distance from Cardiff to Bangor is 276 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes and goes through Troed-y-rhiw, Gellideg, Brecon, Builth Wells, Rhayader, Llanidloes and Dolgellau.

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Town
Village
Hamlet
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Cardiff 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A470 16 km, 13 min
Hawthorn 16 km 0:13 13 min 1.2 L
A470 15 km, 10 min
Troed-y-rhiw 30 km 0:24 24 min 2.0 L
A470 9 km, 06 min
Gellideg 39 km 0:30 30 min 3.1 L
A470 27 km, 18 min
Brecon 67 km 0:49 49 min 4.9 L
B4520 27 km, 18 min
Builth Wells 94 km 1:08 1 h 08 min 7.3 L
A470 23 km, 17 min
Rhayader 117 km 1:25 1 h 25 min 9.2 L
A470 21 km, 15 min
Llanidloes 138 km 1:41 1 h 41 min 10.8 L
A470 60 km, 40 min
Dolgellau 198 km 2:22 2 h 22 min 15.6 L
A470 A4085 78 km, 57 min
Bangor 276 km 3:19 3 h 19 min 22.0 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Cardiff 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A470 16 km, 13 min
Hawthorn 16 km 0:13 13 min 1.2 L
A470 6 km, 04 min
Coed Y Cwm 22 km 0:17 17 min 1.6 L
A470 9 km, 06 min
Troed-y-rhiw 30 km 0:23 23 min 2.0 L
A470 9 km, 06 min
Gellideg 39 km 0:30 30 min 3.1 L
A470 4 km, 02 min
LLwyn-on 43 km 0:32 32 min 3.3 L
A470 17 km, 11 min
Libanus 60 km 0:44 44 min 4.7 L
A470 7 km, 05 min
Brecon 67 km 0:49 49 min 4.9 L
B4520 7 km, 05 min
Pwllgloyw 74 km 0:54 54 min 5.8 L
B4520 1 km, 01 min
Lower Chapel 75 km 0:55 55 min 6.0 L
B4520 3 km, 02 min
Upper Chapel 78 km 0:57 57 min 6.0 L
B4520 8 km, 05 min
Llangynog 87 km 1:02 1 h 02 min 6.8 L
B4520 3 km, 02 min
Llanddewi i Cwn 90 km 1:04 1 h 04 min 7.1 L
B4520 4 km, 03 min
Builth Wells 94 km 1:07 1 h 07 min 7.3 L
A470 8 km, 05 min
Newbridge on Wye 102 km 1:13 1 h 13 min 8.1 L
A470 7 km, 05 min
Llanwrthwl 109 km 1:19 1 h 19 min 8.2 L
A470 9 km, 06 min
Rhayader 117 km 1:25 1 h 25 min 9.2 L
A470 10 km, 07 min
Llangurig 127 km 1:33 1 h 33 min 9.6 L
A470 7 km, 05 min
Cwmbelan 134 km 1:38 1 h 38 min 10.7 L
A470 4 km, 02 min
Llanidloes 138 km 1:41 1 h 41 min 10.8 L
A470 B4518 12 km, 07 min
Staylittle 150 km 1:49 1 h 49 min 11.9 L
B4518 7 km, 04 min
Pennant 157 km 1:53 1 h 53 min 12.3 L
B4518 5 km, 03 min
Llanbrynmair 162 km 1:57 1 h 57 min 12.8 L
A470 9 km, 05 min
Cemmaes Road 171 km 2:03 2 h 03 min 13.4 L
A470 4 km, 02 min
Cemmaes 174 km 2:05 2 h 05 min 13.9 L
A470 5 km, 03 min
Mallwyd 179 km 2:08 2 h 08 min 14.0 L
A470 5 km, 03 min
Dinas Mawddwy 183 km 2:12 2 h 12 min 14.6 L
A470 15 km, 09 min
Dolgellau 198 km 2:21 2 h 21 min 15.6 L
A470 3 km, 02 min
Llanelltyd 201 km 2:24 2 h 24 min 16.1 L
A470 6 km, 05 min
Ganllwyd 207 km 2:29 2 h 29 min 16.4 L
A470 6 km, 04 min
Bronaber 213 km 2:33 2 h 33 min 17.0 L
A470 4 km, 02 min
Trawsfynydd 217 km 2:35 2 h 35 min 17.2 L
A470 6 km, 03 min
Gellilydan 223 km 2:39 2 h 39 min 17.6 L
A487 4 km, 02 min
Maentwrog 227 km 2:42 2 h 42 min 18.1 L
B4410 4 km, 03 min
Garreg 231 km 2:45 2 h 45 min 18.2 L
B4410 A4085 7 km, 04 min
Nantmor 238 km 2:50 2 h 50 min 19.0 L
A4085 3 km, 02 min
Beddgelert 242 km 2:52 2 h 52 min 19.2 L
A498 A4085 6 km, 04 min
Rhyd Ddu 247 km 2:57 2 h 57 min 19.7 L
A4085 6 km, 03 min
Salem 253 km 3:01 3 h 01 min 20.2 L
A4085 3 km, 02 min
Y Waunfawr 256 km 3:03 3 h 03 min 20.4 L
A4085 4 km, 03 min
Caeathro 260 km 3:06 3 h 06 min 20.7 L
A4085 2 km, 01 min
Pontrug 262 km 3:08 3 h 08 min 20.9 L
A4086 3 km, 02 min
Griffiths' Crossing 264 km 3:10 3 h 10 min 21.1 L
A487 4 km, 02 min
Y Felinheli 268 km 3:13 3 h 13 min 21.4 L
A487 3 km, 01 min
Capel-y-graig 271 km 3:15 3 h 15 min 21.6 L
A4087 1 km, 00 min
Goetra-uchaf 272 km 3:15 3 h 15 min 21.7 L
A4087 4 km, 03 min
Bangor 276 km 3:18 3 h 18 min 22.0 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Bangor?

Fuel cost: 32 GBP

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 276 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.45 GBP / L)

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How long is a car ride from Cardiff to Bangor?

Driving time: 3 h 19 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 158 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 1 h 38 min
  • 9 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 6 min
  • 77 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 57 min
  • 12 km with a maximum speed 64 km/h = 10 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 4 min
  • 17 km with a maximum speed 48 km/h = 21 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Cardiff to Bangor by land?

The distance between Cardiff and Bangor is 276 km by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Cardiff and Bangor respectively.

How far is Cardiff to Bangor by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Cardiff and Bangor is 205 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Cardiff and Bangor respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Cardiff from Bangor by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 15 min to cover the distance of 205 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 55 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Cardiff to Bangor?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 51 min to cover the distance of 205 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 58 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Cardiff and Bangor?

The halfway point between Cardiff and Bangor is Llanidloes.

The distance from Llanidloes to Cardiff is 138 km and driving will take about 1 h 41 min. The road between Llanidloes and Bangor has length 138 km and will take approximately 1 h 38 min.

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Where is Cardiff in relation to Bangor?

Cardiff is located 205 km south-east of Bangor.

Cardiff has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.48165, longitude -3.17919.

Bangor has geographic coordinates: latitude 53.22772, longitude -4.12688.

Which highway goes from Cardiff to Bangor?

The route from Cardiff to Bangor follows A470.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • B4520: 26 km
  • A4085: 24 km
  • B4518: 24 km
  • A487: 9 km
  • B4410: 6 km
  • A4087: 4 km
  • A498: 2 km
  • B4601: 2 km
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