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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Holmes Chapel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Holmes Chapel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Holmes Chapel
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Holmes Chapel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 4m faster (42m by train vs 46m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €9). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Holmes Chapel
How to get from Manchester to Holmes Chapel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Holmes Chapel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L89710 · G901098:38 AM 0h50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:28 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €4 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
L89710 · G901098:38 AM 0h50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:28 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €4 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
L896408:06 AM 0h40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:46 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G901098:36 AM 0h52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:28 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
G901057:36 AM 0h52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:28 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
L896317:06 AM 0h41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 7:47 AM Holmes Chapel station (HCH) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Holmes Chapel
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Holmes Chapel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Holmes Chapel station (HCH).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Holmes Chapel by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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