The distance between Manchester and Holyhead is around 199km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Manchester to Holyhead 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 Holyhead → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Manchester to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Manchester and Holyhead is around 199km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Manchester and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Holyhead. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Manchester and Holyhead with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.
Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Manchester and Holyhead. Trains depart once 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 Manchester and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 2h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Holyhead. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Holyhead 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) | every 20 mins | 199km (123 miles) |
Train via Chester | 2h 50m | £68($80) | hourly | 199km (124 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £35($41) | on demand | 199km (124 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.