How far is it from Bangor to Belfast?

The distance between Bangor and Belfast is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bangor to Belfast takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bangor to Belfast?

The fastest route from Bangor to Belfast covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Belfast from Bangor?

Belfast lies roughly to the south-west of Bangor.

Are there charging stations between Bangor and Belfast?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bangor to Belfast, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

Bangor Belfast

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Bangor to Belfast takes about 25 min via A2. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 15 mi

1 Depart onto Queen's Parade 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Grays Hill 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Bryansburn Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Osborne Drive 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Brunswick Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Belfast Road 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Bangor Road 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto Holywood Bypass 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Belfast Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Sydenham Bypass 2 mi
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Take exit slightly left onto Lagan Bridge 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Great George's Street 139 yd
15 Continue straight onto Westlink 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 44 yd
18 Turn left onto Divis Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto College Avenue 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto College Square East 1 mi
21 Arrive onto Great Victoria Street

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The return trip from Belfast to Bangor covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

167 chargers

Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Sprucefield Shopping Centre, LisburnSprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn, BT27 5RA250 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
South Circular Rd, BangorSouth Circular Rd, Bangor200 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Stena Line Victoria Terminal 2
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Belfast → Belfast International Airport (BFS)15 mi · 30 min Belfast → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)5 mi · 15 min Belfast → Broughshane32 mi · 40 min Belfast → Carnlough35 mi · 45 min Belfast → Castlewellan30 mi · 45 min Belfast → Cushendall45 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Bangor to Belfast?: The distance between Bangor and Belfast is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Belfast?: The drive from Bangor to Belfast takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bangor to Belfast?: The fastest route from Bangor to Belfast covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Belfast from Bangor?: Belfast lies roughly to the south-west of Bangor.
Are there charging stations between Bangor and Belfast?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bangor to Belfast, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

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