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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockport to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $412 Average price | $116 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to London:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to London costing on average $116 (€96).
A bus is $385 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockport to London costing on average $412 (€340).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
You'll arrive about 1h 49m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 3h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $116 (€96) compared to roughly $99 (€82) 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 London
How to get from Stockport to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockport to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:55 PM4h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:55 PM4h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4501One-way0 transfers
Other options
W341618:04 PM2h10Stockport station (SPT)10:14 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$381One-way0 transfers
W3392512:44 PM1h57Stockport station (SPT)2:41 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$421One-way0 transfers
W340311:04 PM2h05Stockport station (SPT)3:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM4h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM4h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM5h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
BA136110:50 AM1h10Manchester Airport12:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3661One-way0 transfers
BA13796:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3661One-way0 transfers
BA13598:50 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:05 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to London:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to London costing on average $116 (€96).
A bus is $385 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockport to London costing on average $412 (€340).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockport and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockport station (SPT) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 42 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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