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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stockport:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Stockport costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $23 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.
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How to get from Nottingham to Stockport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Stockport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C043988:30 AM1h57Nottingham station (NOT)10:27 AMStockport station (SPT)$301One-way0 transfers
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C043988:30 AM1h57Nottingham station (NOT)10:27 AMStockport station (SPT)$301One-way0 transfers
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C0444110:45 AM1h40Nottingham station (NOT)12:25 PMStockport station (SPT)$341One-way0 transfers
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C215889:42 AM1h43Nottingham station (NOT)11:25 AMStockport station (SPT)$341One-way0 transfers
C0444211:43 AM1h42Nottingham station (NOT)1:25 PMStockport station (SPT)$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Stockport:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Stockport costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Stockport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway to go to Stockport by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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