The average train between Derby and Hale, Greater Manchester takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Hale, Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Hale, Greater Manchester at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Hale, Greater Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Hale station.
Book your Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Hale, Greater Manchester is 76.9 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Hale, Greater Manchester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Hale in around 2h 32m.