The cheapest and fastest trains from Irlam to Stockport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irlam to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irlam to Stockport will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Irlam for Stockport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Irlam to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irlam to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 18 km
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1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irlam to Stockport
Trains from Irlam to Stockport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:37, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 41m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 01:37 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Irlam to Stockport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Irlam and Stockport from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Irlam to Stockport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irlam 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Irlam and Stockport
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Services towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool : From entrance onto Manchester platform, turn left and down 26 steps, through an underpass (28 paces) and up 28 steps onto the platform. Or, from Liverpool Road opposite Excalibur Way along a path to the underpass, up 28 steps onto the platform.
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Liverpool Road for buses to Warrington, Manchester or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Liverpool Rd (350m from station). Towards Manchester - bus stop opposite Excalibur Way. Towards Liverpool - bus stop adjacent to Kings Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Stockport Exchange Station
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: waiting rooms on platform 2, platform 3 & platform 0
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on Platform 1/2, 20 cycle spaces on Platform 3/4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Bramhall Lane for buses to Congleton, Stockport or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stop for Hazel Grove is on Bramhall Lane opposite the entrance to Cale Green Park. The bus stop for Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly is located on Bramhall Lane, adjacent to the entrance to Cale Green Park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:50 Saturday 07:20 - 14:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, To Manchester : Level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate but from there it is stepped access, down a stepped ramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform. To Sheffield level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate, turn left and walk 39 paces, turn right down a steppedramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Middlesex Road approx 80 Yards from the station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 245 7811
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