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Compare train for Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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€16 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport
Compare the available ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (32m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €11 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:35 AM 1h15 Stoke-on-Trent 5:50 AM Stockport €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:35 AM 1h15 Stoke-on-Trent 5:50 AM Stockport €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:35 AM 1h15 Stoke-on-Trent 5:50 AM Stockport €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockport costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Stockport station (SPT).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockport by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Stockport by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 16 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail.
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