How to travel from Birmingham to Stockport

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Stockport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 65 miles (105 km)

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$28

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$12

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$40

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1h 56m

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1h 26m

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2h 38m

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2h 8m

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1h 36m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Stockport is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stockport costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Stockport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Stockport take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Stockport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Stockport among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 36m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $40 (€32)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Birmingham to Stockport

How to get from Birmingham to Stockport by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Stockport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryG00858
    12:01 PM1h18
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:19 PMStockport station (SPT)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG00858
    12:01 PM1h18
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:19 PMStockport station (SPT)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00861
    1:01 PM1h17
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:18 PMStockport station (SPT)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG66735
    12:30 PM1h20
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:50 PMStockport station (SPT)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00865
    1:30 PM1h20
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:50 PMStockport station (SPT)
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Stockport

Travel to Stockport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Stockport.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Stockport including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Stockport is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stockport costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Stockport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Stockport take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

The distance from Birmingham to Stockport is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Stockport is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Stockport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Stockport:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Stockport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Stockport by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Stockport by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Stockport with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Stockport often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockport and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stockport to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
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.
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