Rome2Rio

Holyhead (Station) to Manchester trains

Find Transport to Manchester

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead (Station) and Manchester takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead (Station) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Holyhead (Station) to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead (Station) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead (Station) is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 52m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 51m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 52m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 51m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 52m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 51m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 53m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 50m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 48m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 48m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 2m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 52m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 51m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 52m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 51m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead (Station) to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Holyhead (Station) to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Holyhead (Station), Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

Operators