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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockport to London
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €23 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 €23, while a flight costs an average of €359.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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€89 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €359 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Stockport to London
Compare the available ways to get from Stockport to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to London:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to London costing on average €89.
A bus is €337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockport to London costing on average €359.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
You'll arrive about 1h 49m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 3h 59m by car). Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €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.
FlixBus6:20 AM 3h50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:20 AM 3h50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA13797:55 PM 1h00 Manchester Airport 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport €130 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C3268310:09 AM 3h16 Stockport station (SPT) 1:25 PM London Euston (EUS) €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L896286:17 PM 3h37 Stockport station (SPT) 9:54 PM London Euston (EUS) €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L8965612:09 PM 3h16 Stockport station (SPT) 3:25 PM London Euston (EUS) €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus6:00 AM 4h10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 AM 4h25 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM 4h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13836:40 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 8:00 AM London Heathrow Airport €123 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13735:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport €130 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13598:55 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 10:10 AM London Heathrow Airport €130 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to London:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to London costing on average €89.
A bus is €337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockport to London costing on average €359.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockport station (SPT) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Lumo to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 42 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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