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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stockport to Reading
The cheapest option from Stockport to Reading is train, with an average price of £38. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Reading among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 232 km
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£75 Average Price | £189 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockport to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Reading trains for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:33 Stockport | 3h06 | 20:39 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 5:14 Stockport | 3h34 | 8:48 Reading | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:04 Stockport | 3h34 | 9:38 Reading | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:33 Stockport | 3h34 | 10:07 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:40 Stockport | 3h30 | 10:10 Reading | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Reading
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Stockport to Reading, including 1 direct trains, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Lowest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 2:24 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Stockport to Reading trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Stockport and Reading from £25. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and Reading
Most Stockport to Reading trains use the Stockport to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stockport station do trains to Reading leave from?
Getting to Stockport from Stockport city centre
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.
Getting to Heald Green from Stockport city centre
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Woodsmoor from Stockport city centre
Woodsmoor is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodsmoor train station facilities and services
Woodsmoor has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodsmoor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woodsmoor.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodsmoor: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodsmoor: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Level access through a gate from Ferndale Avenue, or down 30 steps from Moorland Road bridge to the ticket office then through an 87cm wide gate and along a ramp (25 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Buxton: Level access through a 103cm wide gate from Moorland Road bridge and down a stepped ramp (10 steps 15cm high each 200cm apart, ramp length 35 paces, 1:6 average 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.
Which Reading station do trains from Stockport arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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