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Hat Works Museum
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 30 m
Buses on 19 Sept
3
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Stockport will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 buses from Sheffield to Stockport, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 46 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Stockport:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Stockport costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Stockport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Stockport coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h30 | 9:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h30 | 16:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h30 | 19:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Sheffield to Stockport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Stockport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockport trip today.
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
An air-raid shelter museum in tunnels beneath the town centre, explaining civilian life during the Second World War.
A historic late medieval townhouse with period rooms and exhibits that bring centuries of domestic life in Stockport to life.
The historic hilltop core of Stockport, with old buildings, independent businesses, cobbles and easy access to key heritage sites.
A public park with formal gardens, a boating lake, woodland walks and wide views, popular for relaxed outdoor time.
A broad central shopping and civic street linking major town-centre sights, useful for architecture, events and everyday local life.
A soft white flour bap from nearby Manchester, often served with chips and gravy. It is a classic Greater Manchester comfort food and chip shop staple.
Tripe, usually beef stomach, traditionally cooked and sold by tripe dressers across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. It reflects the area’s historic working-class food culture.
A hearty steak and kidney pudding steamed in suet pastry. Long associated with North-West England, it is a pub and home-cooking favourite around Stockport.
Stylish restaurant in Stockport Market Place serving seasonal small plates and modern British cooking in a relaxed setting.
Well-known local Indian restaurant praised for curries, grilled dishes and friendly service in a comfortable casual dining room.
Historic market hall venue with a range of independent food traders, bars and casual dining in a lively communal atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than central Manchester or London, while local rail and bus costs remain manageable for most visitors.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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