Trains to Stockport

Today, Stockport is a key station on the way to Manchester and other destinations further south, like Birmingham. It is only six miles from Manchester’s busiest railway station – Manchester Piccadilly.

At the height of the Industrial Revolution in 1840, the railway rolled into Stockport, pushing the economically booming town into the stratosphere alongside its bigger brother, Manchester. Back then, just like Manchester, the city was known for its silk and cotton-weaving industries, and the railway was therefore crucial to transporting it. In fact, Manchester was so synonymous with the cotton industry in the mid-19thcentury that it was given the nickname ‘Cottonopolis’.

Stockport Train Station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office located on Platform 1 (opening times: Monday to Friday: 5.10am – 8.30pm; Saturday: 6.30am – 7.30pm; Sunday: 8am – 7.30pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• Shops and hospitality.
• Post boxes and public telephones.
• 190 bicycle storage stands and racks.

Stockport Train Station is a mere ten minutes’ walk from the station, so it’s really convenient if you’re carrying luggage or need to get into town without any fuss. If you’d prefer to catch a taxi, there is a taxi rank on Station Road, outside the main entrance. Local bus services stop nearby, too.

Stockport Train Station is a vital hub, offering frequent trains to popular destinations like Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston. It also connects to neighbouring cities in Greater Manchester, such as Bolton and Wigan, and offers services to further destinations like Cardiff Central, providing diverse travel options for passengers.

Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport Train Station

Only a few miles down the track, it takes nine to thirteen minutes to get from Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern, East Midlands Railway, and Avanti West Coast.

London Euston to Stockport Train Station

Getting from London Euston to Stockport takes precisely two hours and five minutes with Avanti West Coast.

Birmingham New Street to Stockport Train Station

It takes one hour and seventeen minutes to get from Birmingham New Street to Stockport with CrossCountry.

Wilmslow to Stockport Train Station

It takes eight to thirteen minutes to get from Wilmslow to Stockport with either Northern, Transport for Wales, or Avanti West Coast.

At such a crucial stop on the UK rail network, many train operators run through Stockport. Northern runs services in the north west of England to places like Stalybridge, Crewe, and Chester. Transport for Wales runs services to Wales, like Carmarthen and Cardiff Central.

CrossCountry runs trains to Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, and Bristol Temple Meads. At the same time, Avanti West Coast also runs to Manchester Piccadilly alongside London Euston, and trains to destinations like Milton Keynes Central and Stoke-on-Trent.

TransPennine Express runs trains to Liverpool Lime Street, Warrington Central, and Cleethorpes, and East Midlands Railway also serve trains to Liverpool Lime Street, Norwich, Sheffield and Nottingham.

In recent years, Stockport has gained a name for itself as ‘one of the coolest little corners of the country’ as a flurry of exciting independent restaurants, shops, galleries, and cafes have opened in the town. Places like the Underbanks are becoming well known as a hive for independent stores, or The Produce Hall, a 160-year-old building packed with food vendors. It really is a city on the grow. These vibrant spots are conveniently located near Stockport Train Station, making them easily accessible by a short walk.

Step back in time to the Second World War by visiting Stockport Air Raid Shelters, just a few minutes' walk from the station and see what life was like on the home front. Wander the original tunnels where families sought shelter from German air raids and hear the stories of the local people who survived it. Or visit Elizabeth Gaskell’s house, a famous writer who lived in the town and wrote about the grimy life of 19th-century Manchester in novels like Cranford and North & South.

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What is the postcode for Stockport Train Station?

The full address for Stockport Train Station is Grand Central Way, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HZ.

How far is Stockport from Manchester Piccadilly?

It takes nine to thirteen minutes to get from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly.

How many platforms does Stockport Train Station have?

Stockport Train Station has six platforms.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.