The average train between London and Hale takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Hale. 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 London and Hale. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Hale at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilmslow and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Hale. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Hale station via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
London to Hale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Hale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your London to Hale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Hale is 256.1 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 51m.