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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Holyhead | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Holyhead | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Holyhead | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Holyhead | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Airport | Holyhead | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:05 PM GMT.
Get from Manchester to Holyhead
The journey takes about 3 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 646, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Holyhead by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Holyhead?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead start from R 646. The average price for this train route is around R 903. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Holyhead?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Holyhead is 3h 11m, covering a distance of 157 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 43m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Holyhead route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Holyhead?
The earliest train from Manchester to Holyhead departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Holyhead?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Holyhead?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Holyhead was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 705To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 705 to R 1 936 for a train ticket from Manchester to Holyhead based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 790, which is on 2025-12-14.
