The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Widnes
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Widnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Widnes will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stockport for Widnes 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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 Widnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Widnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 39 km
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1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stockport to Widnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Widnes trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:37 Stockport | 5h42 | 06:19 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:25 Stockport | 1h54 | 06:19 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:26 Stockport | 0h40 | 08:06 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:25 Stockport | 0h41 | 09:06 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:26 Stockport | 0h40 | 20:06 Widnes | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Widnes
Trains from Stockport to Widnes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 39m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Stockport to Widnes trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Stockport and Widnes from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Stockport to Widnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to Widnes 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 Widnes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and Widnes
- 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 06:30 - 20:55 Saturday 07:20 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access onto platform one through the ticket office or a gate when the ticket office is closed, access onto platform 2 is via steps (20) and an overbridge.
- 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
- Onward travel information: On Gorton Road for buses to Stockport, Ashton, Droylsden or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Gorton Road, Stop A towards Manchester outside the MOT Centre and Stop B towards Brinnington, on the opposite side just after the shops. Postcode : SK5 6RS
- 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 07:10 - 10:10 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester and Stockport will stop at bus stop on Bramhall lane between Barnfield Road and Ashfield Road. Buses to Hazel Grove will stop at bus stop on Bramhall Lane north of trhe junction with Woodend Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 23:05
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access to Liverpool bound platform. Access to the Manchester bound platform is off Netherley Road via 12 metre ramp and then 11 steps.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Liverpool Road (200 yards from station, station side for Warrington, opposite side for Liverpool)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:00 - 14:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Birchfield Road - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool.
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