Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stockport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stockport

With a population of 139,052, Stockport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Stockport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stockport

If you’re looking for affordable options, The ‘Burbs (346 Wellington Rd N) and Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop (7 Town Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stockport

Stockport in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stockport in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stockport

Plane

When flying to Stockport, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stockport include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Stockport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stockport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stockport to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Stockport Rose Hill Marple, Manchester is the busiest station in Stockport. Another popular train station is Stockport, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stockport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 253 km from Stockport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stockport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stockport takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Stockport, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stockport include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Stockport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stockport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stockport to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Stockport Rose Hill Marple, Manchester is the busiest station in Stockport. Another popular train station is Stockport, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stockport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 253 km from Stockport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stockport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stockport takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Stockport

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stockport

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stockport

Most booked hotels in Stockport

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Holiday Inn Express Stockport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Oakfield Lodge Guest House Stockport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Alma Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Stockport

Hiring a car in Stockport costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stockport.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stockport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stockport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stockport costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stockport.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stockport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stockport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Stockport

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

£15/day

Supplier choice

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Compact
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