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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 €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 €23, while a flight costs an average of €331.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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€87 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €331 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m 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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Compare ways to travel from London to Holmes Chapel
Compare the available ways to get from London to Holmes Chapel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Holmes Chapel:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €87.
A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €331.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 1h 45m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 3h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Holmes Chapel
How to get from London to Holmes Chapel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Holmes Chapel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM 4h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:59 PM 4h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA13826:35 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:40 PM Manchester Airport €295 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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L890939:43 AM 2h14 London Euston (EUS) 11:57 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €78 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L8909810:43 AM 2h14 London Euston (EUS) 12:57 PM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €78 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G9008510:02 AM 2h25 London Euston (EUS) 12:27 PM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €78 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus9:30 AM 5h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM 4h10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM 4h25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:35 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA13607:45 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Manchester Airport €361 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13586:40 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:45 AM Manchester Airport €361 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA136610:35 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:45 AM Manchester Airport €361 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Holmes Chapel:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €87.
A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Holmes Chapel costing on average €331.
Other travel options to Holmes Chapel take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Holmes Chapel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Holmes Chapel station (HCH).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Holmes Chapel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Holmes Chapel by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Lumo to go to Holmes Chapel by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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