The average train between Oxford and Holmes Chapel takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 hourly between Oxford and Holmes Chapel. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Holmes Chapel at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Holmes Chapel. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Holmes Chapel station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Oxford to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Oxford to Holmes Chapel train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Holmes Chapel is 177.5 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Holmes Chapel via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 57m.