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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 €12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a flight costs an average of €102.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stockport:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stockport costing on average €31.
A bus is €91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stockport costing on average €102.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (2h 36m by train vs 4h 20m by car) and roughly €50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€31 vs €82). 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.
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.
FlixBus3:45 PM4h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 PM4h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
Other options
C17792 · W70541+
L8917811:46 AM3h53London Euston (EUS)3:39 PMStockport station (SPT)€121One-way2 transfers
C17878 · W70521+
L892089:46 AM3h53London Euston (EUS)1:39 PMStockport station (SPT)€171One-way2 transfers
C17953 · W70488+
L891946:43 AM3h56London Euston (EUS)10:39 AMStockport station (SPT)€251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM5h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM3h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€111One-way0 transfers
BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stockport:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stockport costing on average €31.
A bus is €91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stockport costing on average €102.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 41 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 British Airways to go to Stockport by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry to go to Stockport by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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