Stockport has excellent road, rail and air transport links.
Stockport by Rail
Stockport is well connected to main rail networks with frequent services to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and many other places. The station is just off the A6, which runs through the town centre, and only a five minute walk from the main council offices. Please see 'Related Links' on the right of the page.
Stockport by Bus
Stockport is well serviced by public transport provided by private bus companies and overseen by the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Visit the TfGM website for more information and to plan your journey.
Journey Planning
To plan a journey within Stockport or the region call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit Travelline-Northwest. For further information on public transport in Greater Manchester, you can visit the TfGM website.
Quality Partnership Scheme
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Manchester City Council and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council have made a bus quality partnership scheme (QPS) for the A6 between Manchester City Centre, Stockport and Hazel Grove.
The A6 a key bus corridor into Manchester city centre, operates with the most frequent single bus service in Greater Manchester (the 192) carrying almost 10 million passengers every year, and plays a critical role in supporting sustainable economic growth and accessibility in Greater Manchester.
The QPS will bring the Authorities and bus operators together in a formal partnership to deliver improved standards and a commitment to maintain quality infrastructure to address the needs of passengers in a reliable, accessible, sustainable and cost-effective manner.
For more information please visit the QPS page on the TfGM website.