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Compare train 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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyhead to Manchester costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
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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Y2576210:38 AM2h40Holyhead station (HHD)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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Y2576210:38 AM2h40Holyhead station (HHD)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L64767+
Y2576210:38 AM2h40Holyhead station (HHD)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Y254158:18 AM3h00Holyhead station (HHD)11:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$521One-way1 transfer
L64484 · L644319:25 AM3h25Holyhead station (HHD)12:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$561One-way1 transfer
L02118 · L022448:53 AM2h51Holyhead station (HHD)11:44 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Holyhead to Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyhead to Manchester costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- 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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