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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Cheapest

$48

Average

$60

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Holyhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W20270

08:48AM3h15

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

12:03PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$481One-way

1 transfer

C49004

08:55AM3h55

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:50PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$491One-way

1 transfer

W47869

09:10AM3h27

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:37PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$631One-way

1 transfer

W45957

09:06AM2h57

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

12:03PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$691One-way

1 transfer

W45953

08:06AM3h16

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:22AMHolyhead station (HHD)

$691One-way

1 transfer

Manchester to Holyhead train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transport for Wales W45953 Northern RailW45953	08:06AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	3h16	11:22AM Holyhead station (HHD)	1 transfer
Transport for Wales W20270 Transport for WalesW20270	08:48AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)	3h15	12:03PM Holyhead station (HHD)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast C49004 Avanti West CoastC49004	08:55AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h55	12:50PM Holyhead station (HHD)	1 transfer
Transport for Wales W45957 Northern RailW45957	09:06AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2h57	12:03PM Holyhead station (HHD)	1 transfer
Transport for Wales W47869 Northern RailW47869	09:10AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h27	12:37PM Holyhead station (HHD)	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Holyhead is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Holyhead route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Holyhead per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Holyhead.

Trains

from $30

Fastest train times from Manchester to Holyhead

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Fastest Journey

2 h 57 m

Average

3 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

160 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Holyhead without transferring at least once.

Fastest

W45957

09:06AM2h57

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

12:03PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$691One-way

1 transfer

W20270

08:48AM3h15

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

12:03PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$481One-way

1 transfer

W45953

08:06AM3h16

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:22AMHolyhead station (HHD)

$691One-way

1 transfer

W47869

09:10AM3h27

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:37PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$631One-way

1 transfer

C49004

08:55AM3h55

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:50PMHolyhead station (HHD)

$491One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Holyhead

Trains from Manchester to Holyhead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€26) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

98 miles (159 km)

Average train duration

3h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

$28 (€26)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 35m

First train

03:13

Last train

23:40

Price information

Train providers: Transport for Wales, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Holyhead trains

You can travel by train from Manchester to Holyhead with Transport for Wales, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Train information from Manchester to Holyhead with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: $20

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Manchester to Holyhead train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $37

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Manchester and Holyhead. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Holyhead

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Holyhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Holyhead.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead can start from as little as $28 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Holyhead is $44 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Holyhead is 2 h 35 min to travel the 99 mile (159 km) long journey, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Holyhead leaves at 3: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Holyhead leaves at 11: 40 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Manchester to Holyhead which require at least one change with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Manchester to Holyhead train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Manchester and Holyhead to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Holyhead, located 0.4 miles (619 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Holyhead from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Holyhead is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Holyhead including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Manchester to Holyhead

Manchester

Holyhead

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Holyhead.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

Dining

Delices de France
Caffè Nero
Burger King
The Real Food Company

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00

Parking

Car Park: No

Dining

Costa
Annyeong
Franco Manca
Katsouris Deli

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
Baby changing facilities: No

Hotel

Malmaison
Ibis Hotel Manchester City Centre
Macdonald Townhouse Hotel
Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi