The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Stockport
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Stockport will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
To travel from Bolton to Stockport you need to make at least one change.
G89877 · G858896:360h42Bolton station (BON)7:18Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
G89820+
G010036:540h39Bolton station (BON)7:33Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
G89818+
W298516:210h51Bolton station (BON)7:12Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
L89314+
C043446:481h06Bolton station (BON)7:54Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
P28778+
G388686:261h12Bolton station (BON)7:38Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
G89820+
G010036:540h39Bolton station (BON)7:33Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
G89877 · G858896:360h42Bolton station (BON)7:18Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
G89818+
W298516:210h51Bolton station (BON)7:12Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
L89314+
C043446:481h06Bolton station (BON)7:54Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
P28778+
G388686:261h12Bolton station (BON)7:38Stockport station (SPT)£61One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 27 km
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Live departures
Bolton to Stockport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Stockport trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G89818+ W29851 | 6:21 Bolton station (BON) | 0h51 | 7:12 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
P28778+ G38868 | 6:26 Bolton station (BON) | 1h12 | 7:38 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
G89877 · G85889 | 6:36 Bolton station (BON) | 0h42 | 7:18 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
L89314+ C04344 | On time 6:48 Bolton station (BON) | 1h06 | 7:54 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
G89820+ G01003 | 6:54 Bolton station (BON) | 0h39 | 7:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Bolton to Stockport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Stockport
Trains from Bolton to Stockport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:37, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 41m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 1:37 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Stockport trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Stockport from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Stockport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Stockport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Stockport
Most Bolton to Stockport trains use the Bolton to Stockport station pair, with some services arriving at Davenport. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bolton station do trains to Stockport leave from?
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolton train station facilities and services
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Lostock from Bolton city centre
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Lostock train station facilities and services
Lostock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lostock.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lostock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Stockport station do trains from Bolton arrive at?
Getting to Stockport from Stockport city centre
Stockport train station facilities and services
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Davenport from Stockport city centre
Davenport is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Davenport train station facilities and services
Davenport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Davenport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Davenport.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Davenport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Davenport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Davenport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Towards Manchester: Level access into the ticket hall, turn right and across the footbridge (22 paces), down 21 steps onto the platform. Or, when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall, up 28 steps on the right, across the footbridge (22 paces) and down 21 steps onto the platform. Towards Buxton: Level access through the ticket hall, down 28 steps onto the platform; or when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. When ticket office is closed, access to Platform 2 is available through a gate. Steps had anti-slip treads, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heald Green from Stockport city centre
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green train station facilities and services
Heald Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heald Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - platform 1 is accessed from the car park, platform 2 is accessed via a long ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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