- Must visit
Hat Works Museum
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
C17860 · W70548+
L89181
C17994 · W70524+
L89208
C17982 · W70542+
L89178
W33584
W33663
W33697
W33782
W33454
W33711
W33777Omio 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 £8. 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 £8, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 252 km
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£46 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £162 Average Price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Stockport trains for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W34065 | 6:08 London Euston (EUS) | 2h08 | 8:16 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34204 | 6:29 London Euston (EUS) | 2h06 | 8:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17953 · W70488+ L89194 | 6:43 London Euston (EUS) | 3h56 | 10:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34175 | 6:46 London Euston (EUS) | 2h10 | 8:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34021 | 7:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 9:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34147 | 7:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 9:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17750 · W70499+ L89199 | 7:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 11:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
C01312 | 7:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 9:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34070 | 8:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 10:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34273 | 8:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 10:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17848 · W70507+ L89205 | 8:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 12:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W33961 | 8:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 10:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34038 | 9:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 11:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17878 · W70521+ L89208 | 9:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 13:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34059 | 9:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 11:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34102 | 10:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 12:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C00581+ G38950 | 10:19 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 13:01 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
W34040 | 10:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 12:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17873 · W70531+ L89210 | 10:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 14:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34210 | 10:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 12:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34198 | 11:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 13:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33931 | 11:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 13:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17792 · W70541+ L89178 | 11:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 15:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34101 | 11:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 13:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34269 | 12:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 14:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34179 | 12:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 14:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17897 · W70547+ L89181 | 12:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 16:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34061 | 12:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 14:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34074 | 13:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 15:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y14753+ G38983 | 13:19 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 16:01 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
C17941 · W70556+ L89186 | 13:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 17:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34053 | 13:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 15:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34280 | 14:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 16:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33926 | 14:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 16:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18017 · W70463+ L89190 | 14:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 18:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34157 | 14:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 16:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33951 | 15:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 17:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17881 · W70476+ L89193 | 15:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 19:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34231 | 15:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 17:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34203 | 16:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 18:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33815 | 16:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 18:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y14751+ G38957 | 16:36 London Euston (EUS) | 2h25 | 19:01 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
C18013 · W70490+ L89196 | 16:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 20:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W33804 | 16:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 18:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34075 | 17:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 19:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33814 | 17:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 19:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18012 · W70500+ L89200 | 17:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h53 | 21:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W33800 | 17:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 19:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34193 | 18:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h56 | 20:09 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34022 | On time 18:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 20:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34024 | 18:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 20:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34062+ G00901 | 19:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h17 | 21:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
W34129 | 19:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 21:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17936 · W70523+ L89207 | 19:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h24 | 23:10 Stockport station (SPT) | 2 changes | |
W34042 | 19:53 London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 21:56 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33920 | 20:13 London Euston (EUS) | 1h59 | 22:12 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33967 | 20:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h02 | 22:35 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34278+ Y62764 | 20:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h41 | 23:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
C17885+ L89100 | 20:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h05 | 23:51 Stockport station (SPT) | 1 change | |
C01313 | 21:39 London Euston (EUS) | 1h59 | 23:38 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34098 | 22:03 London Euston (EUS) | 2h24 | 0:27 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London to Stockport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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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Stockport Station -> Stockport Bus Station
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most London to Stockport trains use the London Euston to Stockport station pair, with some services arriving at Brinnington. Use this guide to compare London and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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 options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
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.
Brinnington is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Brinnington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Brinnington.
Ticket office support is available at Brinnington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brinnington: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brinnington: 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.
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Heald Green.
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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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