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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from London to Stockport
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stockport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stockport:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stockport costing on average $102.
A bus is $392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stockport costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
You'll arrive about 2h 4m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $98 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stockport
How to get from London to Stockport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stockport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:40 PM 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:40 PM 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1360
7:45 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Manchester Airport $140 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C17988 · W70460+
L891902:46 PM 3h53 London Euston (EUS) 6:39 PM Stockport station (SPT) $32 1 One-way 2 transfers- C17862 · W70559+L89186
1:46 PM 3h53 London Euston (EUS) 5:39 PM Stockport station (SPT) $32 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33663
6:29 AM 2h06 London Euston (EUS) 8:35 AM Stockport station (SPT) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 4h10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $23 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:40 PM 4h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $23 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:45 PM 4h25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1358
6:50 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:55 AM Manchester Airport $140 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1366
10:40 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:50 AM Manchester Airport $304 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1370
2:05 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 3:15 PM Manchester Airport $352 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stockport:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stockport costing on average $102.
A bus is $392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stockport costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 46 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stockport as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo to go to Stockport by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Stockport by flight.
- 41 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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