The journey from Stockport to London Euston takes approximately two hours when travelling with Avanti West Coast. You'll head south through Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, the Midlands, as well as some of the home counties, as you hurtle towards Euston Station in Camden, North London.
Avanti West Coast primarily operates on the West Coast Mainline, connecting major cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including London Euston, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Liverpool.
Departing from Stockport
Stockport Train Station is only a ten-minute walk from the town centre, making it really easy to reach. Alternatively, there are taxis and local buses you can catch from Stockport town centre that can drop you off at the station’s main entrance.
Stockport is a crucial stop, being only six minutes from Manchester Piccadilly, one of the UK's busiest train stations. CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales, and TransPennine Express run services through Stockport Train Station, linking travellers to destinations like London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Cardiff, and facilitating smooth travel throughout the region.
Main stops
There are usually three stops between Stockport and London Euston when you travel with Avanti West Coast. These are at Wilmslow, Crewe, and Stafford. However, these stops may change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as sudden scheduling changes, engineering work, or adverse weather conditions. It’s best to double-check before you travel.
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Arriving at London Euston
London Euston Station is the UK’s busiest inter-city passenger terminal and the tenth busiest train station in the UK, as it’s the terminus of the West Coast Main Line, which leads to the station being the gateway from London to destinations in Western Scotland, Northern Wales, North Western England, and the West Midlands.
London Euston has its own London Underground station, which serves the Northern and Victoria lines, while another nearby station, Euston Square, serves the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Euston even has a bus station near its main exit alongside a taxi rank. All of these superb transport options make getting around London quick and convenient.
There’s plenty to do near London Euston, too. To begin with, there are world-class museums like The Wellcome Collection, The British Museum, and the Grant Museum of Zoology. If you’d like to stretch your legs after your train from Stockport, Regent’s Park is nearby, or, if you want, you could visit Camden Market or Camden Lock Market to indulge in some classic retail therapy.
With London Euston being such a busy station, it’s unsurprising that many major UK rail operators like West Midlands Trains, London North Western Railway, the London Overground, Caledonian Sleeper, and Avanti West Coast all run through the station.
Avanti West Coast train classes
- Standard Class: Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, plug sockets at select tables and window seats, and the option to buy food and drinks from the shop.
- Standard Premium Class: Opting for Standard Premium offers additional legroom, a wider and more comfortable seat, and plug sockets at every window seat.
- First Class: Enjoy roomy seating with larger seats and additional legroom, along with personalised service, complimentary refreshments and Wi-Fi, and access to the First Class Lounge.
Avanti West Coast train travel advice
- Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag. Luggage shouldn’t exceed 30 x 70 x 90 centimetres. Storage is available in the racks and above your seat.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals are allowed to travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead, and other animals should be transported in carriers. Each passenger can bring up to two pets.
- Bicycles: Bike reservations are required and free of charge, with limited availability for standard bikes, folding bikes, tandems, and e-bikes. Bikes, motorcycles, tricycles, and e-scooters without a reservation are not permitted.
- Children: For children under 5, travel is free, and those between 5 and 15 receive a 50% fare reduction. The Family & Friends Railcard can reduce family ticket costs by up to one-third.
- Passenger assist: Help with getting on and off trains, arrange wheelchair spaces and seating, provide extensive rail information, and support with animals or pets.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.