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Hat Works Museum
A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£85
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
2 h 41 m
Trains on 08 Sept
17
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £85, while a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 140 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£85 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-54.98. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:23 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h39 | 9:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h46 | 10:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:42 Stockton-on-Tees | 3h11 | 10:53 Stockport | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 11:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 12:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:21 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h41 | 13:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 14:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 15:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 16:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 17:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 18:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 19:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h42 | 20:02 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:22 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h56 | 21:18 Stockport | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:20 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h50 | 22:10 Stockport | 1 change | |
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Trains from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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A local history museum exploring Stockport’s famous hatting industry with working machinery, displays and underground features.
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The historic hilltop core of Stockport, with old buildings, independent businesses, cobbles and easy access to key heritage sites.
A public park with formal gardens, a boating lake, woodland walks and wide views, popular for relaxed outdoor time.
A broad central shopping and civic street linking major town-centre sights, useful for architecture, events and everyday local life.
A soft white flour bap from nearby Manchester, often served with chips and gravy. It is a classic Greater Manchester comfort food and chip shop staple.
Tripe, usually beef stomach, traditionally cooked and sold by tripe dressers across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. It reflects the area’s historic working-class food culture.
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Historic market hall venue with a range of independent food traders, bars and casual dining in a lively communal atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than central Manchester or London, while local rail and bus costs remain manageable for most visitors.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport 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 Stockport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockton-on-Tees to Stockport trains use the Stockton to Stockport station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockton-on-Tees and Stockport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Stockton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockton: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Stockton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. Step free access to both platforms via ramped footbridge. No problems to get on to the Middlesbrough bound platform as level access, 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.
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 options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
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.
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