The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to York
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to York will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stockport for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 coach and train for Stockport to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 93 km
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Live departures
Stockport to York train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to York trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:56 Stockport | 2h37 | 07:33 York | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Stockport | 2h40 | 10:35 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to York
Trains from Stockport to York run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Stockport to York trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Stockport and York from £6. 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 York train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stockport and York
- 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,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Finney Lane for buses to Wythenshawe, Manchester Airport or Stockport. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop on Styal Road on the northbound side of Finney Lane for Manchester Piccadilly. For Manchester Airport the bus will stop at the bus stop on the southside of Finney Lane adjacent to the car park
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- 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 - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Heaton Moor Road for buses to Manchester, Stockport or Reddish. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport to Stockport will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North adjacent to Brook Road Replacement transport to Manchester will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North by the junction with Claremont Avenue.
- 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 - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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