Train from Holyhead to Manchester: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Holyhead to Manchester on 1 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transport for WalesTrain
Holyhead
Manchester Oxford RoadNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Holyhead
Manchester AirportNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Holyhead
Manchester Oxford RoadNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Holyhead
Manchester AirportNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Holyhead
Manchester Oxford RoadNo tags

Get from Holyhead to Manchester

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
3h 14mAverage duration
100 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Holyhead to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Holyhead to Manchester?

    The cheapest train tickets from Holyhead to Manchester start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Holyhead to Manchester?

    The average train journey time from Holyhead to Manchester is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 100 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 51m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.

  3. Which train operators serve the Holyhead to Manchester route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Holyhead to Manchester?

    The earliest train from Holyhead to Manchester departs at 07:46. And the latest train departs at 20:32.

  5. Which 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Holyhead to Manchester?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Holyhead to Manchester?

    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.

  8. 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.

Best price found
29/11
£28
30/11
No data
Today
£32
02/12
£36
03/12
£36
04/12
£31
05/12
£24
06/12
£28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Holyhead to Manchester was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

To 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 £24 to £87 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 £24, which is on 2025-12-05.

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.

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