The average train between Edinburgh and Holmes Chapel takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Holmes Chapel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Holmes Chapel. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Holmes Chapel at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Holmes Chapel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Holmes Chapel station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Edinburgh to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Edinburgh to Holmes Chapel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Holmes Chapel is 310.7 km. The road distance is 401 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.