How to travel from Manchester to Holyhead

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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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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$49

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Cheapest

$46

Average price

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3h 17m

Average total duration

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Holyhead is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

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

A bus is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Holyhead costing on average $49 (€39).

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

Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Holyhead including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Holyhead among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Holyhead

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

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

  • Transport for Wales
    8:48 AM3h15
    Manchester
    12:03 PMHolyhead
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transport for Wales
    8:48 AM3h15
    Manchester
    12:03 PMHolyhead
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transport for Wales
    9:48 AM2h48
    Manchester
    12:36 PMHolyhead
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for Wales
    1:48 PM3h23
    Manchester
    5:11 PMHolyhead
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Holyhead

Travel to Holyhead 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 Manchester to Holyhead.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Holyhead including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Holyhead is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

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

A bus is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Holyhead costing on average $49 (€39).

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

Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

The distance from Manchester to Holyhead is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Holyhead is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Holyhead:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Holyhead, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Holyhead:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Holyhead often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, London, Liverpool, Belfast, Chester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Holyhead and these popular destinations at a great price.
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