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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Birmingham:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 29m by train vs 1h 42m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $39 (€32)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
FlixBus5:45 PM2h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:00 PMBirmingham$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:45 PM2h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:00 PMBirmingham$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W298831:13 PM1h20Stockport station (SPT)2:33 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W298872:13 PM1h20Stockport station (SPT)3:33 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$401One-way0 transfers
- G010261:33 PM1h23Stockport station (SPT)2:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$401One-way0 transfers
- G0102312:33 PM1h23Stockport station (SPT)1:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM2h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:20 PMBirmingham$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:10 AM2h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:40 AMBirmingham$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:10 AM2h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:45 PMBirmingham$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Birmingham:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Birmingham costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Megabus, High Peak, Bee Network to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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