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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 €22. 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 €22, and a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Holyhead:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Holyhead costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 (3), 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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