How far is it from Craigavon to Bangor?

The distance between Craigavon and Bangor is 68 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Craigavon to Bangor?

The drive from Craigavon to Bangor takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Craigavon to Bangor?

The fastest route from Craigavon to Bangor covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Bangor from Craigavon?

Bangor lies roughly to the north-east of Craigavon.

Which roads does the route from Craigavon to Bangor follow?

The drive from Craigavon to Bangor mainly follows M12.

Which towns do you pass between Craigavon and Bangor?

Towns on the route from Craigavon to Bangor include Portadown, Lisburn, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Newtownards.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Craigavon and Bangor?

Along the route from Craigavon to Bangor you can fill up at Tesco, Applegreen (24/7), Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Craigavon and Bangor?

On the route from Craigavon to Bangor you can take a break at Lisburn Services.

Craigavon Bangor

Distance: 68 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Craigavon to Bangor takes about 55 min via M12. The distance is 68 km. The straight-line distance is 53 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Craigavon, Drumbeg, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Queens Island, Sydenham, Belfast, Crawfordsburn. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 68 km

1 Depart onto Balteagh Road 96 m
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Balteagh Road 22 m
3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Balteagh Road 242 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Highfield North Road 40 m
5 Turn left onto Northway 2 km
6 Take exit slightly left 2 km
7 Continue straight 2 km
8 Enter rotary slightly left 55 m
9 Exit rotary slightly left 40 km
10 Continue straight onto Westlink 3 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Westlink 269 m
12 Keep slightly left onto Westlink 19 m
13 Take exit straight onto Lagan Bridge 294 m

14 Merge slightly right onto Lagan Bridge 2 km
15 Merge slightly left onto Sydenham Bypass 4 km
16 Keep slightly left onto Sydenham Bypass 59 m
17 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
18 Continue straight onto Holywood Bypass 4 km
19 Merge slightly right onto Bangor Road 5 km
20 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 5 km
21 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Abbey Street 323 m
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Abbey Street 16 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Abbey Street 134 m
25 Enter roundabout left onto Main Street 22 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Main Street 446 m
27 Turn left onto Queen's Parade 26 m
28 Arrive onto Queen's Parade

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The return trip from Bangor to Craigavon covers roughly the same distance, 68 km.

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Bangor → Banbridge62 km · 55 min Bangor → Magherafelt77 km · 1 h Bangor → Lisburn37 km · 35 min Bangor → Portadown69 km · 1 h Bangor → Carrickfergus37 km · 40 min Bangor → Armagh87 km · 1 h 15 min

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How far is it from Craigavon to Bangor?: The distance between Craigavon and Bangor is 68 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Craigavon to Bangor?: The drive from Craigavon to Bangor takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Craigavon to Bangor?: The fastest route from Craigavon to Bangor covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Bangor from Craigavon?: Bangor lies roughly to the north-east of Craigavon.
Which roads does the route from Craigavon to Bangor follow?: The drive from Craigavon to Bangor mainly follows M12.
Which towns do you pass between Craigavon and Bangor?: Towns on the route from Craigavon to Bangor include Portadown, Lisburn, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Newtownards.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Craigavon and Bangor?: Along the route from Craigavon to Bangor you can fill up at Tesco, Applegreen (24/7), Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Craigavon and Bangor?: On the route from Craigavon to Bangor you can take a break at Lisburn Services.

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