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About Bangor, Ards and North Down

Bangor sits on Belfast Lough's southern shore, about 20 kilometres northeast of Belfast city centre. The A2 Coastal Road provides the main scenic route from Belfast, taking 30-40 minutes and popular with commuters. The A21 and A20 connect to Newtownards and the Ards Peninsula, whilst longer journeys access motorways via Belfast. George Best Belfast City Airport is 15 kilometres away. With over 80 EV charging points and excellent transport links, it's a favoured base for Belfast workers. The marina houses over 500 yacht berths, making it one of Northern Ireland's premier sailing centres.

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Bangor, Ards and North Down is in Northern Ireland, at 54.661, -5.668 - about 19 km north-east of Ballymacarret.

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The closest airport to Bangor, Ards and North Down is George Best Belfast City Airport, 22 km (about 26 min by car). Other airports nearby: Belfast International Airport.

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