Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 14 m
Trains on 18 Sept
19
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Holmes Chapel will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from London to Holmes Chapel you need to make at least one change.
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L89093
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L89104
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L89098
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L89084
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G90081
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L89093
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L89089
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L89104Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Holmes Chapel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Holmes Chapel:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average £60.
A coach is £67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Coach takes on average 5h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (2h 2m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly £12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£60 vs £72). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34206+ L89072 | On time 5:31 London Euston (EUS) | 2h26 | 7:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W33969+ L89079 | On time 6:36 London Euston (EUS) | 2h21 | 8:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
C17953+ G90079 | On time 6:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h44 | 9:27 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W34073+ L89084 | On time 7:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h14 | 9:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
C01304+ G90081 | On time 8:00 London Euston (EUS) | 2h27 | 10:27 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W33930+ L89089 | On time 8:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h14 | 10:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W34011+ G90083 | On time 9:00 London Euston (EUS) | 2h27 | 11:27 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W34237+ L89093 | On time 9:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h14 | 11:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W33906+ G90077 | 16:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h25 | 18:27 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
Y14751+ L89081 | 16:36 London Euston (EUS) | 2h21 | 18:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W34030+ L89081 | On time 16:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h14 | 18:57 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
W34276+ G90080 | 17:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h25 | 19:27 Holmes Chapel station (HCH) | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Holmes Chapel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 21:39 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Holmes Chapel trains use the London Euston to Holmes Chapel station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Holmes Chapel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Holmes Chapel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Holmes Chapel.
Ticket office support is available at Holmes Chapel.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Holmes Chapel: Parking.
Available at Holmes Chapel: Bike Parking.
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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