- Must visit
Hat Works Museum
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
16
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 £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 16 trains that leave Manchester for Stockport every day 16 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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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L89545
L89625
G90127
G90132
W29850
W33589
W33780
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W33668Omio 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 £2. 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 £2, and a coach costs an average of £2.
Distance: 10 km
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester 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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W29851 | On time 7:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 7:12 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89631 | On time 7:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 7:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85889 | On time 7:08 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h10 | 7:18 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84653 | On time 7:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 7:23 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90140 | On time 7:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h12 | 7:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01003 | On time 7:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 7:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38868 | On time 7:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 7:38 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89707 | On time 7:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 7:51 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04344 | On time 7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 7:54 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89568 | On time 7:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 7:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90149 | On time 7:51 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 8:04 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01138 | On time 8:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 8:11 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89640 | On time 8:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 8:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85894 | On time 8:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 8:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84658 | On time 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 8:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90156 | On time 8:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 8:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01144 | On time 9:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 9:11 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89647 | On time 9:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 9:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85900 | On time 9:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 9:18 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84665 | On time 9:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 9:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90174 | On time 9:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 9:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01009 | On time 9:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h07 | 9:32 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38873 | On time 9:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 9:38 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89712 | On time 9:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 9:51 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04350 | On time 9:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 9:54 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89590 | On time 9:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 9:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G90182 | On time 9:51 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 10:04 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29866 | On time 10:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 10:12 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89655 | On time 10:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 10:19 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85902 | On time 10:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h08 | 10:18 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84670 | On time 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 10:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L88918 | On time 10:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 10:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01013 | On time 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h07 | 10:32 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38874 | On time 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 10:39 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89714 | On time 10:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h13 | 10:51 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04354 | On time 10:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h11 | 10:54 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89547 | On time 10:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h09 | 10:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Stockport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 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 7m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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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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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.

Most Manchester to Stockport trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport station pair, with some services arriving at Heald Green. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
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.
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.
Davenport is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Davenport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Davenport.
Ticket office support is available at Davenport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Davenport: Parking.
Available at Davenport: Bike Parking.
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.
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