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Manchester to Holyhead Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Holyhead? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as PHP 870.89, with average prices for this route around PHP 1,040.23.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
04:53 4h 25m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	09:18 Holyhead	Find Tickets
05:05 3h 17m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:22 Holyhead	Find Tickets
05:11 3h 11m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:22 Holyhead	Find Tickets
05:52 4h 20m, Changes required Manchester Oxford Road	10:12 Holyhead	Find Tickets
06:16 3h 2m, Changes required Manchester Victoria	09:18 Holyhead	Find Tickets
06:27 3h 45m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	10:12 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Holyhead Train Route Details

First train

04:53

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Holyhead

Journey time

2h 38m

Distance

161 km

Price

PHP 870.89*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Holyhead during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Holyhead for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Holyhead, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Holyhead ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Holyhead more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Holyhead train ticket types

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Manchester to Holyhead Train prices and times

Manchester to Holyhead Train Route Details