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, 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

Stockport in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stockport in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
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, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stockport takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stockport takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Stockport

Airlines serving Stockport

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stockport

Most booked hotels in Stockport

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Holiday Inn Express Stockport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Oakfield Lodge Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Travelodge Manchester Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Alma Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Stockport

Hiring a car in Stockport costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.77 and £23.69.

Hiring a car in Stockport costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.77 and £23.69.