The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading station (RDG) for Stockport station (SPT) 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 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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 train, coach and flight for Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 231 km
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Live departures
Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:15 Reading station (RDG) | 3h03 | 11:18 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:15 Reading station (RDG) | 3h05 | 22:20 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT)
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:47, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 11:47 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and Stockport station (SPT) from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading station (RDG) to Stockport station (SPT) 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 station (SPT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and Stockport station (SPT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- 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.
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