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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, while a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (10m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around €3 compared to roughly €3 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 Manchester to Stockport
How to get from Manchester to Stockport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stockport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 AM3h02Manchester11:32 AMStockport€21One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 AM3h02Manchester11:32 AMStockport€21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:26 AM0h25Manchester7:51 AMStockport€41One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:25 AM0h35Manchester9:00 AMStockport€41One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM0h35Manchester7:55 AMStockport€41One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM0h30Manchester9:50 AMStockport€41One-way0 transfers
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- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stockport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Stockport by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
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