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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Nottingham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£12

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£14

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 36 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 48 m

Trains on 19 Sept

Distance

84 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stockport to Nottingham will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 6 trains from Stockport to Nottingham, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.

C21582
18:541h36
Stockport station (SPT)
20:30Nottingham station (NOT)
£121One-way
0 changes
C04391
19:541h36
Stockport station (SPT)
21:30Nottingham station (NOT)
£121One-way
0 changes
C04376
17:541h39
Stockport station (SPT)
19:33Nottingham station (NOT)
£151One-way
0 changes
C21212+W29906
17:132h04
Stockport station (SPT)
19:17Nottingham station (NOT)
£151One-way
1 change
C21171+G66590
19:132h07
Stockport station (SPT)
21:20Nottingham station (NOT)
£151One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Stockport to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 84 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Driving
£14 Average Price	£8 Average Price Cheapest	£17 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Stockport to Nottingham is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to Nottingham:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to Nottingham costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Stockport to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stockport and Nottingham including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£14 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Stockport to Nottingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Nottingham trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C21292+G00766	Delayed 18:49 19:13Stockport station (SPT)	2h10	21:23 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C04380	Delayed 18:59 19:54Stockport station (SPT)	1h35	21:29 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 September
C21212+W29906	17:13 Stockport station (SPT)	2h04	19:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C04376	17:54 Stockport station (SPT)	1h39	19:33 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
G66588+C21293	18:11 Stockport station (SPT)	2h06	20:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
C21582	18:54 Stockport station (SPT)	1h36	20:30 Nottingham station (NOT)	0 changesdirect
C21171+G66590	19:13 Stockport station (SPT)	2h07	21:20 Nottingham station (NOT)	1 change
This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Stockport to Nottingham trains with Omio?

East Midlands Railway as well as Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Stockport to Nottingham.

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stockport to Nottingham.

Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Stockport to Nottingham.
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Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stockport to Nottingham.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Stockport to Nottingham.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Stockport to Nottingham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Stockport to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Stockport to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

84 km

Average train duration

1h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 35m

First train

4:55

Last train

22:39

Cheapest Month

Jun

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

4 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Stockport to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stockport and Nottingham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average East Midlands Railway Duration

1h 35m

Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price

£10

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)

Quiet zone

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Transpennine Express

About

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Transpennine Express Duration

2h 30m

Cheapest Transpennine Express Price

£29

Transpennine Express frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if service is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items

Seat reservation

Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Rail

About

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Northern Rail Duration

2h 39m

Cheapest Northern Rail Price

£19

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

See refund policy for ticket types

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average east_midlands_trains Duration

1h 35m

Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price

£27

east_midlands_trains frequency

12 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average TransPennine Express Duration

2h 8m

Cheapest TransPennine Express Price

£37

TransPennine Express frequency

12 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Northern Trains Limited Duration

2h 0m

Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price

£18

Northern Trains Limited frequency

1 a day

Complete guide to Nottingham

Things to do in Nottingham

Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.

Must visit

Nottingham Castle

Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.

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Recommended

National Justice Museum

National museum dedicated to justice, crime and punishment, with immersive courts, cells and law galleries in former legal buildings.

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Recommended

Nottingham Contemporary

Independent contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market showing changing exhibitions, talks and events in a distinctive modern building.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and local transport stay fairly affordable for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range: £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Stockport to Nottingham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Stockport to Nottingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £14.

The train journey from Stockport to Nottingham covers a distance of 84 km and takes approximately 1h 35m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Stockport to Nottingham is 84 km.

The first train from Stockport to Nottingham leaves at 4:55.

The last train from Stockport to Nottingham departs at 22:39.

Trains from Stockport to Nottingham run approximately 7 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Stockport to Nottingham.

Yes, there is a direct train between Stockport and Nottingham. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.

To get from Stockport to Nottingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Stockport to Nottingham.

The train station in Stockport that goes to Nottingham is Stockport station (SPT), and it arrives at Nottingham station (NOT).

The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Nottingham is by coach, costing approximately £8.

Booking trains from Stockport to Nottingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Stockport to Nottingham offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Peak District and charming English countryside, making it a relatively scenic route.

Yes, a day trip from Stockport to Nottingham is feasible as the journey takes 1h 35m and the distance is 84 km. Trains run 4 times per day.

In Nottingham, visitors can explore the historic Nottingham Castle with its panoramic views and museum exhibits or visit Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion in a deer park that houses the Nottingham Natural History Museum. The City of Caves offers a fascinating underground adventure through the sandstone caves, while Nottingham Contemporary showcases diverse art exhibitions. For a taste of history, stop by Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at Old Market Square, unwind at Attenborough Nature Reserve, or catch a performance at Nottingham Playhouse. Green's Windmill and Science Centre and The Arboretum also offer engaging experiences for all ages.

A stay of two to three days in Nottingham is generally recommended to explore its main attractions, such as Nottingham Castle, the City of Caves, and Wollaton Hall, while also enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.

Yes, you can take the train from Stockport to Nottingham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and Nottingham

Most Stockport to Nottingham trains use the Stockport to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Stockport

Arrival train stations in Nottingham

Which Stockport station do trains to Nottingham leave from?

Trains from Stockport to Nottingham leave from Stockport. The station is 1 km from Stockport city centre at Stockport station, Grand Central Way, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HZ.

StockportStockport station, Grand Central Way, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HZ+44 8450507080 Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Stockport from Stockport city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.

Stockport 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

Food and drink options are available at Stockport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Stockport.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

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.

More about Stockport

Which Nottingham station do trains from Stockport arrive at?

Trains from Stockport to Nottingham arrive at Nottingham. Nottingham is 1 km from Nottingham city centre.

NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060 Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min

48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min

Kc · 5m · £4 · every ~12 min

20 · 10m

TramTram · 4m · £4 · every ~58 min

Nottingham train station facilities and services

Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.