Nottingham to Stockport train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Stockport

Showing times and prices for Aug 29

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€26

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

84 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Stockport will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Stockport on Sat, Aug 29, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • East Midlands Railway
    6:49 AM2h07
    Nottingham
    8:56 AMStockport
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands Railway
    10:53 AM1h57
    Nottingham
    12:50 PMStockport
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands Railway
    8:45 AM1h40
    Nottingham
    10:25 AMStockport
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands Railway
    9:53 AM1h57
    Nottingham
    11:50 AMStockport
    321One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Stockport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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Driving

€31

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

€19

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Stockport is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stockport:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Stockport costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Stockport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Stockport take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Stockport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Stockport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €19 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.

Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.

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.

Live departures

Nottingham to Stockport train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Stockport trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands Railway7:45 AM Nottingham
1h40
9:25 AM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway9:45 AM Nottingham
1h40
11:25 AM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway10:53 AM Nottingham
1h57
12:50 PM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway3:45 PM Nottingham
1h40
5:25 PM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway4:45 PM Nottingham
1h40
6:25 PM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway4:53 PM Nottingham
1h57
6:50 PM Stockport0 transfersDirect
East Midlands Railway5:45 PM Nottingham
1h40
7:25 PM Stockport0 transfersDirect
Saturday, August 29
East Midlands Railway6:49 AM Nottingham
2h07
8:56 AM Stockport0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Stockport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Stockport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Stockport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Stockport

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Trains from Nottingham to Stockport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7
Distance
52 miles (84 km)
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 33m
First train
5:08 AM
Last train
10:39 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Nottingham to Stockport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Nottingham and Stockport from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
€19
East Midlands Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
€26
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
€32
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Stockport

Things to do in Stockport

Discover the best of Stockport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockport trip today.

  • Must visit

Hat Works Museum

Historic hatting factory museum explaining Stockport’s global hat-making heritage. Includes restored machinery and an atmospheric factory floor.

  • Must visit

Bramall Hall

Medieval timber-framed manor house museum with furnished rooms, decorative schemes, and stories of centuries of local family life.

  • Must visit

Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Museum exploring civilian wartime life inside underground sandstone tunnels. Guided visits make this one of the area’s most memorable history sites.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than central Manchester, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for North West England.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Stockport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Nottingham to Stockport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €31.
The train from Nottingham to Stockport takes 1h 33m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Nottingham to Stockport leaves at 5:08 AM.
The distance by train from Nottingham to Stockport is 52 miles (84 km).
The last train from Nottingham to Stockport leaves at 10:39 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Nottingham to Stockport.
Yes, there is a direct train from Nottingham to Stockport. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Nottingham to Stockport.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Stockport is Nottingham station (NOT), which connects to Stockport station (SPT).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Stockport is by train, with a cost of around €19.
The train journey from Nottingham to Stockport offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through charming towns and rolling landscapes, making it a moderately scenic route.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Nottingham to Stockport. The journey takes 1h 33m and covers 52 miles (84 km). There are 5 trains per day available for this route.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Stockport's main attractions, including the historic Stockport Viaduct, Bramall Hall, and the Hat Works Museum, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Stockport.
Since neither Nottingham nor Stockport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Stockport include Manchester, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Sheffield, Altrincham.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Stockport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Stockport, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the town center and public transport hubs. Common scams include distraction thefts and bogus charity collectors. It's advisable to stay vigilant in busy spots and avoid sharing personal information with strangers. Additionally, travelers should use licensed taxis and official transport services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nottingham to Stockport

Most Nottingham to Stockport trains use the Nottingham to Stockport station pair, with some services arriving at Heaton Chapel. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nottingham
Arrival train stations in Stockport

Which Nottingham station do trains to Stockport leave from?

Trains from Nottingham to Stockport leave from Nottingham. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Nottingham city centre at Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ.
NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min
48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min
Kc · 5m · €4 · every ~12 min
20 · 10m
TramTram · 4m · €4 · every ~58 min

Nottingham train station facilities and services

Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Nottingham.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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.

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