How to travel from Holyhead to Manchester

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Travel Information between Holyhead and Manchester

Distance99 miles (159 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$29 - $80
Cheapest modeTrain • $29 (€26) • 2 h 47 min
Fastest modeTrain • $29 (€26) • 2 h 47 min
Popular travel companiesTransport for Wales

Travel 99 miles (159 km) by train or bus from Holyhead to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Holyhead to Manchester.

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from Holyhead to Manchester

How to get from Holyhead to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Holyhead to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for Wales
03:59AM2h51
Holyhead
06:50AMManchester
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for Wales
03:59AM2h51
Holyhead
06:50AMManchester
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Transport for Wales
03:59AM2h51
Holyhead
06:50AMManchester
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for Wales
05:31PM3h19
Holyhead
08:50PMManchester
$381One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
07:18AM3h32
Holyhead
10:50AMManchester
$491One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:53AM2h51
Holyhead
10:44AMManchester
$571One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Holyhead to Manchester.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Holyhead and Manchester. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Manchester is a train with an average price of $29 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:

Taking a train costs $51 (€46) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $80 (€72).

The fastest way from Holyhead to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 47 min.

There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 13 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 99 miles (159 km) between Holyhead and Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Manchester is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Holyhead to Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Holyhead to Manchester:

  • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Holyhead to Manchester depart from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Holyhead to Manchester:

  • You can go to Manchester from Holyhead by train with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for $29 (€26) with Transport for Wales from Holyhead to Manchester on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Holyhead to Manchester with the following travel companies:

  • Direct services by train with Transport for Wales.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Holyhead and Manchester.

Looking to extend your trip from Holyhead to Manchester? Many Omio customers who go from Holyhead to Manchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. If you're looking to explore London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow from Manchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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