The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Stockport
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Stockport will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Stockport every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
L09185
L08027
Y25281
L02273
L02368
Y25281
L02368
L02273
L09185
L08027Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 10 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Stockport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C72656 | On time 08:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 08:11 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L09202 | On time 08:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 08:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25280 | On time 08:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 08:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36552 | On time 08:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 08:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02910 | On time 08:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 08:23 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25315 | On time 08:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 08:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Stockport by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
18 Dec
19 Dec
20 Dec
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Stockport
Trains from Manchester to Stockport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 8m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Manchester to Stockport trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester and Stockport from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
TransPennine Express
East Midlands Trains
first_transpennine_express
east_midlands_trains
Cross Country
FAQs: Manchester to Stockport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester and Stockport
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- 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,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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 10:10 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Level access through a gate from Ferndale Avenue, or down 30 steps from Moorland Road bridge to the ticket office then through an 87cm wide gate and along a ramp (25 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Buxton: Level access through a 103cm wide gate from Moorland Road bridge and down a stepped ramp (10 steps 15cm high each 200cm apart, ramp length 35 paces, 1:6 average 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
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester and Stockport will stop at bus stop on Bramhall lane between Barnfield Road and Ashfield Road. Buses to Hazel Grove will stop at bus stop on Bramhall Lane north of trhe junction with Woodend Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Most popular train connections from Manchester
More options for your journey from Manchester to Stockport
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


