How to travel from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN), United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN) is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Manchester Airport.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

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Drive

Drive to Manchester Airport (MAN).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN)

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN) is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN). It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN) with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.

Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN). Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN). We recommend that you drive to Manchester Airport (MAN). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Holyhead is to drive which will take 1h 55m and cost around £32 ($38).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN). We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN). The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Manchester Airport (MAN)

Transport options from Holyhead to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£72($85)
twice daily216km (134 miles)
Train via Chester3h 15m
£84($100)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£32($38)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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