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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
kr14
Average price
kr16
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Manchester will cost around kr16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr14.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stockport for Manchester on Sat, Aug 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 14 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.
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C31994Trains from Stockport to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr15 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price kr15 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Manchester trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84692 | 2:54 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34061 | On time 2:57 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38953 | Delayed 2:04 PM 3:01 PMStockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 3:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90246 | On time 3:02 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 3:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34074 | On time 3:10 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 3:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89011 | On time 3:15 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00866 | 3:19 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21810 | 3:25 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89107 | 3:26 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 3:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32096 | On time 3:33 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 3:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89178 | On time 3:40 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 3:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89005 | On time 3:48 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 4:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00872 | On time 3:51 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84697 | On time 3:54 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34053 | On time 3:57 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38983 | On time 4:01 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 4:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90260 | 4:02 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 4:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34280 | 4:10 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89016 | On time 4:15 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00875 | On time 4:19 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21593 | On time 4:25 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89062 | On time 4:26 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 4:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32117 | On time 4:33 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 4:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33926 | On time 4:36 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89181 | On time 4:40 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 4:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88972 | On time 4:48 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00876 | On time 4:51 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84702 | On time 4:54 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34157 | On time 4:57 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38955 | On time 5:01 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32125 | On time 5:02 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 5:16 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33951 | On time 5:10 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h13 | 5:23 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89021 | On time 5:15 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 5:26 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00879 | On time 5:19 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89068 | 5:26 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 5:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21809 | On time 5:26 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 5:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32129 | On time 5:33 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 5:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89186 | 5:40 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 5:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88976 | On time 5:48 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00883 | On time 5:51 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84708 | On time 5:54 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34231 | On time 5:57 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h08 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38991 | On time 6:01 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h13 | 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32133 | On time 6:03 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 6:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34203 | On time 6:10 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89026 | 6:15 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00887 | On time 6:19 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 6:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21595 | On time 6:25 PM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h10 | 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
L89060 | 6:25 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h15 | 6:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31988 | 6:32 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 6:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89177 | 6:40 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h09 | 6:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84647 | 6:54 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 7:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62768 | 7:01 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 7:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31994 | 7:02 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 0h14 | 7:16 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockport to Manchester trains use the Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
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.
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Heald Green.
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Heaton Chapel is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heaton Chapel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heaton Chapel.
Ticket office support is available at Heaton Chapel.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heaton Chapel: Parking.
Available at Heaton Chapel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heaton Chapel: 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 - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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