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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
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.
8:48 AM3h15Manchester12:03 PMHolyhead$381One-way0 transfers
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8:48 AM3h15Manchester12:03 PMHolyhead$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:48 AM2h48Manchester12:36 PMHolyhead$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:48 PM3h23Manchester5:11 PMHolyhead$661One-way0 transfers
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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).
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- 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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