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Compare train and bus for Stockport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Stockport to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Stockport to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Nottingham:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Nottingham costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 48m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $34 (€29) compared to roughly $23 (€20) 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 Nottingham
How to get from Stockport to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockport to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30 AM 2h40 Stockport 1:10 PM Nottingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 2h40 Stockport 1:10 PM Nottingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 2h40 Stockport 1:10 PM Nottingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Nottingham:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Nottingham costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockport and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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