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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 | Holyhead | Manchester Piccadilly | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Holyhead | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Holyhead | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
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Get from Holyhead to Manchester
The journey takes about 3 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Holyhead to Manchester by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Holyhead to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Holyhead to Manchester start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Holyhead to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Holyhead to Manchester is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 99 miles (160 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 49m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators service the Holyhead to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Holyhead to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Holyhead to Manchester at 7:46am. And the latest train departs at 8:32pm.
What is the best train operator from Holyhead to Manchester?
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 Holyhead to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Holyhead to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Holyhead to Manchester?
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 Holyhead to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Holyhead to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $111 for a train ticket from Holyhead to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
