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Compare train and bus for Holyhead to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Holyhead to Manchester costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-2.74. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Holyhead to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G38661 · G389408:46 AM3h28Holyhead station (HHD)12:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G38661 · G389408:46 AM3h28Holyhead station (HHD)12:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G385097:46 AM2h49Holyhead station (HHD)10:35 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Holyhead to Manchester costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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