The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Johnstone
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Johnstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Johnstone will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stockport for Johnstone every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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 and coach for Stockport to Johnstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Johnstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £92.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockport to Johnstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Johnstone trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:54 Stockport | 4h50 | 21:44 Johnstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 00:37 Stockport | 7h22 | 07:59 Johnstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:54 Stockport | 4h20 | 10:14 Johnstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:26 Stockport | 4h33 | 10:59 Johnstone | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Johnstone
Trains from Stockport to Johnstone run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Stockport to Johnstone trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Stockport and Johnstone from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stockport to Johnstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Johnstone 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 Johnstone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and Johnstone
- 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 - 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 06:50 - 20:30 Saturday 06:50 - 20:30 Sunday 09:20 - 18:40
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 - connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Cochranemill Road
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