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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Stockport:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Stockport costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (51m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $13 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 Sheffield to Stockport
How to get from Sheffield to Stockport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Stockport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W846902:11 PM0h47Sheffield station (SHF)2:58 PMStockport station (SPT)$121One-way0 transfers
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W846902:11 PM0h47Sheffield station (SHF)2:58 PMStockport station (SPT)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C044431:43 PM0h40Sheffield station (SHF)2:23 PMStockport station (SPT)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
W846841:11 PM0h41Sheffield station (SHF)1:52 PMStockport station (SPT)$161One-way0 transfers
W8467812:11 PM0h44Sheffield station (SHF)12:55 PMStockport station (SPT)$161One-way0 transfers
C044462:44 PM0h41Sheffield station (SHF)3:25 PMStockport station (SPT)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Stockport:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Stockport costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Stockport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Stockport by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
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