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Imperial War Museum North
Major war museum in Salford Quays exploring conflict and its impact on people, with powerful exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Take a train from Stockport to Flixton and enjoy the approximately 16 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 22:56.
Distance 16 km |
First train 6:19 |
Last train 22:56 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Major war museum in Salford Quays exploring conflict and its impact on people, with powerful exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Large science and industry museum in central Manchester with transport, engineering, and textile displays across former industrial buildings.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Flixton and Urmston history with artefacts, photographs, and changing displays in a compact heritage setting.
Popular local nature reserve with lakes, woodland, and birdlife. Good for easy walks, family visits, and peaceful green space close to Flixton.
Large urban park in nearby Stretford with formal gardens, open lawns, play areas, and regular community events in a relaxed setting.
Waterside district of modern promenades, public art, and event venues. Good for an easy stroll combining architecture, museums, and canal views.
A rich lamb and vegetable stew slowly cooked with Worcestershire sauce. Long linked with north-west England and a comforting local pub staple.
Soft bread rolls filled with chopped potato, often with butter or salt and pepper. A classic Greater Manchester snack tied to chip-shop culture.
A flaky pastry pie filled with seasoned minced beef, onion and potato. Common across Greater Manchester bakeries and loved as hearty everyday fare.
Canalside pub-restaurant near Flixton offering cask ales, classic mains and a comfortable traditional setting.
Stylish modern pub in Flixton serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular local pub and dining spot known for hearty British plates and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Budget meals and coffee are reasonable, but hotel rates and sit-down dining can be higher than in smaller UK towns.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Flixton Station -> Manchester City Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Flixton 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 Flixton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockport to Flixton trains use the Stockport to Flixton station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Flixton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Brinnington is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Brinnington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Brinnington.
Ticket office support is available at Brinnington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brinnington: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brinnington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Manchester : Level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate but from there it is stepped access, down a stepped ramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform. To Sheffield level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate, turn left and walk 39 paces, turn right down a steppedramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform, 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.
Flixton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Flixton.
Ticket office support is available at Flixton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flixton: Parking.
Available at Flixton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flixton: 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 To Manchester :Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the platform To Liverpool : From Flixton Road, on the right hand side of the bridge, down a ramp (78 paces, 1:15 slope). Or, Level access from the car park through a 4ft wide gate, down a ramp (35 paces, 1:11 slope) onto the Manchester platform, turn right to reach the footbridge, up 22 steps and across the footbridge (17 paces), down 22 steps onto the Liverpool platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, 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.
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