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Compare train and bus for Stockport to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 163 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 163, while a train costs an average of NOK 460.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 460 Average price | NOK 163 Average price Cheapest | NOK 356 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Stockport to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Stockport to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Birmingham:
A bus is NOK 298 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Birmingham costing on average NOK 460.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 460 compared to roughly NOK 356 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 Stockport to Birmingham
How to get from Stockport to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockport to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 2h20 Stockport 9:20 PM Birmingham NOK 84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 2h20 Stockport 9:20 PM Birmingham NOK 84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 2h20 Stockport 9:20 PM Birmingham NOK 84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:10 AM 2h35 Stockport 12:45 PM Birmingham NOK 100 1 One-way 0 transfers9:10 AM 2h35 Stockport 11:45 AM Birmingham NOK 101 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Birmingham:
A bus is NOK 298 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Birmingham costing on average NOK 460.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockport and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockport station (SPT) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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