The distance between Holyhead and Manchester is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Manchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Manchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Holyhead and Manchester is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Holyhead and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Manchester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Holyhead and Manchester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Manchester. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £68($80) | twice daily | 199km (124 miles) |
Train via Chester | 2h 55m | £65($77) | hourly | 199km (124 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £35($41) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.