The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Stockport
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Stockport will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Stockport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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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C52102 · Y12440Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 252 km
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London to Stockport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Stockport trains for today, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C52102+ C43547 | On time 08:03 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h50 | 10:53 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
C52102 · Y12440 | On time 08:03 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h22 | 11:25 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
W02620 | On time 08:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 10:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02541 | On time 08:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 10:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05515 · W06962+ L11185 | On time 08:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 12:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
L02235 | On time 08:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 10:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Stockport
Trains from London to Stockport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from London to Stockport trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between London and Stockport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Stockport
Served by the mainline to Manchester, there is a fast and frequent service of direct trains from the capital to Stockport. From Monday to Saturday, trains run at up to three times an hour, with journey times typically scheduled at two hours. With the first services leaving at around 5:30 a.m. and the last train after 9.30 p.m., it’s a convenient day trip.
Which train companies travel from London to Stockport?
All services on the direct route between London and Stockport are provided by Virgin Trains as part of its West Coast Main Line schedule. Note that other operators’ trains also call at Stockport station, including Northern Rail and CrossCountry. However, these routes typically offer a longer total journey time and include a change.
How long is the train from London to Stockport?
Direct services by Virgin from London to Stockport provide a quickest scheduled journey time of one hour and 55 minutes; some services run at slightly over two hours, depending on intermediate stops. On weekends, however, services may be two hours 40 minutes; passengers should check travel times, particularly on Sundays. A journey via Crewe with an intermediate stop may offer a slightly longer travel time.
How many trains are there from London to Stockport?
There is a weekday schedule of over 40 trains a day from London to Stockport, with services leaving approximately every 20 minutes, Monday to Saturday. However, the service frequency is usually half-hourly on Sundays. On weekdays, the earliest trains leave at around 5:30 a.m., with the final train of the day departing after 9:30 p.m. and arriving just before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Stockport?
Departure train station: London Euston is in Travelcard Zone 1. As well as local buses, it is served by the Victoria and Northern lines, plus the Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith and City lines at nearby Euston Square. The station provides shops, cafes and contemporary restaurants on the concourse, balcony level and forecourt.
Arrival train station: Stockport station is a short walk from the town centre. Bus services run along the Wellington Road (A6), and the station is a few minutes’ drive from Manchester's Outer Ring. The station itself has a taxi rank and car park, including drop-off zone, a newsagent and a cafe.
FAQs: London to Stockport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Stockport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- 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 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- 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 - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Heaton Moor Road for buses to Manchester, Stockport or Reddish. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport to Stockport will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North adjacent to Brook Road Replacement transport to Manchester will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North by the junction with Claremont Avenue.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Finney Lane for buses to Wythenshawe, Manchester Airport or Stockport. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop on Styal Road on the northbound side of Finney Lane for Manchester Piccadilly. For Manchester Airport the bus will stop at the bus stop on the southside of Finney Lane adjacent to the car park
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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