The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Holmes Chapel
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 19
23
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Holmes Chapel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Holmes Chapel will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 23 buses from London to Holmes Chapel, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
FlixBus9:30 AM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM4h26London, Victoria Coach Station4:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM5h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station12:15 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM5h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station5:55 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 AM5h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:20 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM4h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM4h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:35 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:59 PM4h26London, Victoria Coach Station4:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM4h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)4:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station€221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Holmes Chapel
Omio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €312.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €312 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €91.
A bus is €289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 41m 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 Megabus, 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.
London to Holmes Chapel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Live departures
London to Holmes Chapel bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Holmes Chapel buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h30 | 5:25 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h26 | 5:25 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h26 | 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:15 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 6h45 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h10 | 12:15 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h10 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h50 | 12:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h25 | 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h30 | 4:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:55 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h10 | 5:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 8:25 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:35 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h05 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h45 | 8:25 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h25 | 8:35 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h25 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 10:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Holmes Chapel
Buses from London to Holmes Chapel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from London to Holmes ChapelYou can travel by bus between London to Holmes Chapel with FlixBus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Holmes Chapel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Holmes Chapel by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Holmes Chapel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- St. Luke's Church, a historic parish church known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows
- Holmes Chapel Viaduct, an impressive railway viaduct offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside
- Cranage Hall, a grand country house hotel set in landscaped gardens, ideal for a relaxing stay
- The Victoria Club, a local social club with a rich history and a variety of entertainment options
- Holmes Chapel Library, a community hub offering a range of books, resources, and events for all ages.
- Holmes Chapel Community Centre, a hub for local events and activities including sports and arts
- The Cobbles Tea Room, a charming spot for traditional English tea and homemade treats
- Holmes Chapel Golf Club, a scenic golf course offering a challenging game and beautiful views
- Dane Meadow, a nature reserve perfect for walking and wildlife spotting
- Holmes Chapel Music Society, hosting regular concerts and musical events for enthusiasts.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Holmes Chapel
Most London to Holmes Chapel buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Holmes Chapel bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
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