The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Stockport
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Stockport will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Sheffield 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 46 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 Sheffield to Stockport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 46 km
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1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Stockport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Stockport trains for today, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:11 Sheffield | 0h42 | 18:53 Stockport | 0 changesdirect | |
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L36547 | On time 06:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h44 | 06:53 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C52374 | On time 06:19 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h06 | 07:25 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36550 | On time 07:07 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h47 | 07:54 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12431 | On time 07:29 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h56 | 08:25 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C43534 | On time 08:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h45 | 08:53 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12436 | On time 08:44 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h41 | 09:25 Stockport station (SPT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Stockport
Trains from Sheffield to Stockport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 40m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Stockport trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Stockport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Stockport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Stockport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- 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
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
- 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 - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- 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 - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Heaton Moor Road for buses to Manchester, Stockport or Reddish. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport to Stockport will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North adjacent to Brook Road Replacement transport to Manchester will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North by the junction with Claremont Avenue.
- 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
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