- Must visit
Hat Works Museum
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Stockport will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 9 trains that leave Stirling for Stockport 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 322 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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.










The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Stockport trains for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:55 Stirling | 4h34 | 18:29 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Stirling | 4h34 | 19:29 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:56 Stirling | 4h33 | 20:29 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:46 Stirling | 4h43 | 21:29 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:03 Stirling | 4h04 | 22:07 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:32 Stirling | 13h31 | 13:03 Stockport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 9 August | |||||
![]() | 9:42 Stirling | 4h20 | 14:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 Stirling | 4h32 | 15:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:46 Stirling | 4h16 | 16:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:48 Stirling | 4h14 | 17:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
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Trains from Stirling to Stockport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 11:27. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 11:27 |
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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 Stirling 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 Stirling to Stockport trains use the Stirling to Stockport station pair. Use this guide to compare Stirling and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stirling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
Ticket office support is available at Stirling. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stirling: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station, 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.
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.
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