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Compare bus and train for Salford to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salford to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 12m sooner (16m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $4 (€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.
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salford and Stockport as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salford Crescent (SLD) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Stockport by train.
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