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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 23 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
7:341h23Birmingham8:57Holmes Chapel£161One-way0 changes
- 7:341h23Birmingham8:57Holmes Chapel£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Holmes Chapel
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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 £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.41. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham to Holmes Chapel train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Holmes Chapel trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:34 Birmingham | 1h23 | 8:57 Holmes Chapel | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham to Holmes Chapel by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 1:30 |
Last train 22:01 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel trainsCross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham and Holmes Chapel from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Holmes Chapel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Holmes Chapel by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Holmes Chapel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Holmes Chapel
Most Birmingham to Holmes Chapel trains use the Birmingham New Street to Holmes Chapel station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Holmes Chapel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Which Holmes Chapel station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Holmes Chapel from Holmes Chapel city centre
Holmes Chapel train station facilities and services
Holmes Chapel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Holmes Chapel.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Holmes Chapel.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Holmes Chapel: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Holmes Chapel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Holmes Chapel: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from station front to ticket office and Crewe platform. Step free access from road bridge via long sloping path to Manchester platform. Access from ticket office to Manchester platform via steps to road bridge or via station approach road, then over road bridge and down path, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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