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Speke Hall
Historic hall with furnished rooms, servants' areas and exhibitions. Combines architecture, social history and riverside grounds near Hale.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hazel Grove to Hale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 15 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Hale take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £49. The journey takes 31m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Hazel Grove to Hale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:33, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 48m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 9:33 |
Last train 22:54 |
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Historic hall with furnished rooms, servants' areas and exhibitions. Combines architecture, social history and riverside grounds near Hale.
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Riverside path and open landscape beside the Mersey estuary, popular for walking, birdwatching and broad views across the water.
Riverside park at Widnes Waterfront with paths, public art and estuary views. Good for a relaxed walk within a short drive of Hale.
Open parkland and foreshore around the former lighthouse area, valued for estuary panoramas, sunsets and a sense of local maritime history.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hazel Grove to Hale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hazel Grove to Hale trains use the Hazel Grove to Hale station pair. Use this guide to compare Hazel Grove and Hale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hazel Grove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hazel Grove.
Ticket office support is available at Hazel Grove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hazel Grove: Parking, WC.
Available at Hazel Grove: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hazel Grove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift to all platforms open 06:05 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Hale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hale.
Ticket office support is available at Hale.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hale: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Hale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hale: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - The whole station is fully accessible as there are level entrances / exits to both platforms (the photo on Stations Made Easy is out of date and the entrance exit has been tarmacked so it is a slight slope), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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