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Holmes Chapel and District Museum
A volunteer-run local history museum with displays on village life, archaeology and nearby personalities. Check seasonal opening before visiting.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 50 m
Buses on 19 Sept
1
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 buses from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 86 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Holmes Chapel coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:10 Birmingham | 1h50 | 15:00 Holmes Chapel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Holmes Chapel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Holmes Chapel buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Holmes Chapel bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
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