The cheapest and fastest trains from Runcorn to Stockport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Runcorn to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Runcorn to Stockport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Runcorn for Stockport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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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Compare train and coach for Runcorn to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Runcorn to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Runcorn to Stockport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:42 Runcorn | 1h17 | 05:59 Stockport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn to Stockport
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Runcorn to Stockport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Runcorn and Stockport 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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Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn and Stockport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 (Platform 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 12:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are From the ticket office walk up the steps apx 50m to main road. or Take footbridge by station entrance, walk apx 75m.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stops on Barnfield Avenue nearest to the station car park. Towards Manchester, wait at the bus stop on the same side of the road as the car park. Towards Chester, wait at the bus stop on the opposite side of the road as the car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Bramhall Lane for buses to Congleton, Stockport or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stop for Hazel Grove is on Bramhall Lane opposite the entrance to Cale Green Park. The bus stop for Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly is located on Bramhall Lane, adjacent to the entrance to Cale Green Park.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:55 Saturday 07:20 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access onto platform one through the ticket office or a gate when the ticket office is closed, access onto platform 2 is via steps (20) and an overbridge.
- 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
- Onward travel information: On Gorton Road for buses to Stockport, Ashton, Droylsden or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Gorton Road, Stop A towards Manchester outside the MOT Centre and Stop B towards Brinnington, on the opposite side just after the shops. Postcode : SK5 6RS
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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