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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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
G385084:57 AM2h53Holyhead station (HHD)7:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$431One-way0 transfers
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G385084:57 AM2h53Holyhead station (HHD)7:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$431One-way0 transfers
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G385189:05 AM2h45Holyhead station (HHD)11:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$541One-way0 transfers
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G38516 · G38692 · G389478:00 AM3h13Holyhead station (HHD)11:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$491One-way2 transfers
G385168:00 AM2h50Holyhead station (HHD)10:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$541One-way0 transfers
G385147:00 AM2h50Holyhead station (HHD)9:50 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$541One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Manchester
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- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, Transport for Wales.
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