The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Hale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Hale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 43 km
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Hale train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Hale trains for tomorrow, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:50 Stoke-on-Trent | 3h02 | 07:52 Hale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:44 Stoke-on-Trent | 0h55 | 08:39 Hale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:37 Stoke-on-Trent | 2h26 | 12:03 Hale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Stoke-on-Trent to Hale trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Hale from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Hale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Hale
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 13:50 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Ashley Road for buses to Alderley Edge, Altrincham or Manchester Airport. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Ashley Road near the junction with Victoria Rd (Station side for Chester & Opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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