Stockport bus station 3d render, overhead view

TfGM is working with Stockport Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on a multi-million-pound transformation of Stockport's bus station into a modern transport interchange.

The new transport interchange is part of an exciting £1 billion investment that's under way to make Stockport an even better place in which to live, work, play and connect.

Key design aspects of the new development include:  

  • A fully accessible, covered passenger concourse in the interchange with seated waiting areas

  • Cycle storage facilities

  • 18 bus stands, with capacity to accommodate 168 bus departures per hour to allow for future growth in bus services

  • New bus and train travel information screens, plus a Travelshop

  • Fully accessible toilets with baby changing and Changing Places facilities*

  • A new two-acre town centre park above the interchange, bringing more green space to Stockport town centre for everyone to enjoy

  • A 'blue-roof' drainage system that will capture and store rainwater to allow control run-off into drainage outfall and watercourses mitigating any flood risk

  • Development of the river Mersey frontage, between Chestergate and Mersey Sq, incorporating the cycle and pedestrian Trans Pennine Trail route

  • Stair and lift links between the new park, interchange and Trans Pennine Trail

  • A new cycle and pedestrian link between the interchange and Station Rd will provide a vital link allowing for improved access from the new interchange and the rail station.

  • 196 (126 Two Bedroom, 70 One Bedroom) new, high-quality residential apartments off Daw Bank.

*For more information on Changing Places facilities

The scheme will provide better and easier routes to the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists, with improved links to the rail station, Merseyway and the River Mersey. In March 2019 Stockport Council approved planning permission for the development.

Proposed layout of Stockport Interchange

Map showing proposal for Stockport Interchange


View of the park and the residential apartments from the A6

View of stockport interchange from the A6 showing residential apartments


View of Stockport interchange and residential apartments from Chestergate

View of Stockport interchange and residential apartments from Chestergate


Aerial view of the new pedestrian and cycle link between the new park and Station Rd

Aerial view of the new pedestrian and cycle link between the new park and Station Rd


Aerial view of the park and proposed cycle and pedestrian ramp

Aerial view of the park and proposed cycle and pedestrian ramp

Public engagement exercises

In July 2018, a four-week public engagement exercise was carried out by TfGM, in partnership with Stockport Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to find out what people thought of the proposals for the new Stockport Interchange.

Hundreds of people got in touch to give us their views. TfGM produced an engagement exercise report, which gives a summary of how we ran the exercise, an analysis of the responses received and the next steps.

The bridge and park are vital pieces of infrastructure that will allow for improved pedestrian and cycle access between the new interchange and the rail station. A three-week public engagement exercise was carried out on the bridge link and public park in March 2020, from the feedback received some alterations were incorporated into the design.

In the summer of 2021 the scheme welcomed feedback and comments to help shape the landscaping design of the park. This feedback has been reviewed and responses considered, several recommendations have been incorporated into the park area.

In January 2022 we held a one month public consultation for the proposed cycle and pedestrian ramp. The ramp is in addition to the lifts and staircase and will provide a supplementary connection from the Mersey frontage to the new public park. Feedback has been analysed and has helped us to develop more detailed design for the ramp.

Thanks to everyone that has taken part in the scheme’s consultation exercises.

Bus services during construction of the new development

In preparation for this scheme it was necessary to close the old bus station to construct the new development.

Working with bus operators, we'll maintain all bus services during construction and will work to ensure any disruption to services, passengers and local residents and businesses is kept to an absolute minimum.

In August 2021, a temporary bus station opened on Heaton Lane car park to provide an alternative town centre facility for passengers. Some bus services were relocated to the new Heaton Lane bus station. Some bus services now run from Mersey Square and others, including coaches, will run from temporary stops in the town centre.

For further details on where to catch your bus please visit our Stockport interchange travel advice page

Changes to traffic routes

During construction of the main interchange scheme, Daw Bank will be reduced to a single carriageway with traffic permitted into the town centre. Diversion notifications are in place for road users travelling out from the town centre. Swaine Street is closed during the works however, access to TN Robinson’s car park remains available at all times.

Parking bays located along Daw Bank have been removed with alternative parking available on-street at Exchange Street and at Station Road car park.

Public art

To assist in making the new development a stimulating and attractive place to spend time in and travel through, artist Tim Ward has been commissioned to create and install a piece of artwork reinforcing Stockport’s identity.

Partly funded by the National Lottery through Heritage Lottery funding, Tim held several sessions with Stockport residents to understand what Stockport means to them and gain an insight into their views and ideas for the design.

Updates

Progress so far at Stockport interchange mixed-use development

Over a year on from work getting underway Stockport’s new interchange has started to emerge on the site of the old town centre bus station.

Click here to read the full news article on the progress made

You can view archived updates relating to Stockport interchange on the news archive webpage.

Further information

For further information on the Stockport Interchange project:

Phone: 0161 244 1000

Or email: Customer.Relations@tfgm.com

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