4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to London
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to London will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 36 trains that leave Stockport for London on Mon, Jan 19, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockport to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €63.
Distance: 252 km
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Live departures
Stockport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to London trains for today, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:24 PM Stockport | 2h20 | 4:44 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:04 PM Stockport | 2h10 | 8:14 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, January 19 | |||||
| W02913 | On time 8:04 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 2h07 | 10:11 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02910 | On time 8:24 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 2h03 | 10:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 L36552+ Y12151 | On time 8:25 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 3h11 | 11:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| W03164 | On time 8:44 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 1h57 | 10:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02898 | On time 9:04 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 2h05 | 11:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02896 | On time 9:24 AM Stockport station (SPT) | 2h03 | 11:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Stockport to London
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Trains from Stockport to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains from Stockport to London trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stockport and London from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Stockport to London
On the mainline from Manchester to London, trains from Stockport to the capital are typically fast, frequent and direct. On weekdays and Saturdays, the service runs at up to three trains an hour, with most journey times scheduled at around 2 hours. With services departing from shortly after 5 a.m. until around 9.20pm, it's a convenient journey, whether you are travelling for business or leisure.
Which train companies travel from Stockport station to London?
All direct services between London and Stockport are provided by Virgin Trains, as part of its West Coast Main Line service. It's worth noting that other operators' trains serve Stockport station, including CrossCountry and Northern Rail, although these only provide a longer overall journey, with an intermediate stop.
How long is the train from Stockport to London?
Direct Virgin Trains from Stockport to London have a fastest scheduled journey time of 1 hour 55 minutes, with some services taking just over 2 hours depending on calling points. However, services on weekends - and in particular on Sundays - may be 2 hours 40 minutes or longer. For certain departure times on Sundays, a journey via Crewe, changing for another Virgin Trains service, may get you to London slightly earlier, but a slightly longer travel time.
How many trains are there from Stockport to London?
Stockport has an excellent and frequent service to London, with trains departing around every 20 minutes on weekdays. However, this may be 30 minutes on Sundays. The earliest trains from Stockport to London depart from early in the morning with services continuing throughout the whole day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stockport to London?
Departure train station: Stockport station is within easy walking distance of the main centre and shopping district. It is served by regular buses on the Wellington Road (A6), and is just a few minutes drive from the Manchester Outer Ring Road. The station has a car park - including drop-off area - a taxi rank, ATM, newsagents and coffee shops.
Arrival train station: London Euston is within Travelcard Zone 1. It is served by numerous buses, and has onward connections to the Northern and Victoria lines, plus the Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City, and Circle lines from Euston Square. Euston has an extensive range of shops, bars and restaurants on its concourse and forecourt.
FAQs: Trains from Stockport to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Stockport, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from Stockport to London
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
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LockersShoppingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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