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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stockport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stockport costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (3h 36m by train vs 4h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $100 (€82) compared to roughly $80 (€65) 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.
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Stockport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Stockport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Stockport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Stockport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Stockport
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Trains from Edinburgh to Stockport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Stockport trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Stockport from $71 (€58). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Stockport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Stockport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Stockport
Most Edinburgh to Stockport trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Stockport station pair, with some services arriving at Heald Green. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Stockport station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Stockport from Stockport city centre
Stockport train station facilities and services
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Heald Green from Stockport city centre
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green train station facilities and services
Heald Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heald Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - platform 1 is accessed from the car park, platform 2 is accessed via a long ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Brinnington from Stockport city centre
Brinnington is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Brinnington train station facilities and services
Brinnington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brinnington.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brinnington.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brinnington: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brinnington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Manchester : Level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate but from there it is stepped access, down a stepped ramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform. To Sheffield level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate, turn left and walk 39 paces, turn right down a steppedramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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