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.
Activities & attractions in Stockport
Shopping
Other activities
Where to Eat in Stockport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop (7 Town Street) and Piccolino - Bramhall (207 Moss Ln) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The ‘Burbs (346 Wellington Rd N) and The Milliner (179 Bramhall Lane) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stockport.
When to visit Stockport
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, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Stockport departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stockport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stockport to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stockport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stockport takes 105 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Stockport
Where to stay in popular areas of Stockport
Most booked hotels in Stockport
Hiring a car in Stockport
Hiring a car in Stockport costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Stockport is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.