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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Holyhead 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 48m. 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m 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 Manchester to Holyhead:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Holyhead costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
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How to get from Manchester to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G383906:48 AM2h54Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:42 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$431One-way0 transfers
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- G383906:48 AM2h54Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:42 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$431One-way0 transfers
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G890809:06 AM2h46Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:52 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G383947:48 AM2h58Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:46 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$431One-way0 transfers
- G383865:48 AM3h03Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)8:51 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$431One-way0 transfers
- G383998:48 AM2h52Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:40 AMHolyhead station (HHD)$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Holyhead:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Holyhead costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Holyhead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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