Travel optionsfrom Holyhead to Manchester
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.
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L64484 · L64584 · L64791Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Holyhead to Manchester costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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