Sheffield to Halifax by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Halifax

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to Halifax, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 46
Trains / day 68 View all
Cheapest journey AU$17.52 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 40m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Sheffield to Halifax

So you’re considering going from Sheffield to Halifax by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Sheffield and Halifax: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$17.52, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Sheffield to Halifax departure timetable

On this route, 68 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Sheffield at 05:15 and the last leaving at 23:15 during the week.

For weekend travel to Halifax, the earliest departure is at 06:06 and the last one is at 22:21. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 11 minutes.

How long does the train from Sheffield to Halifax take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 15 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 46 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Sheffield to Halifax trains

Tickets for travel to Halifax along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Sheffield to Halifax

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Halifax city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Halifax

Want to know more about your journey from Sheffield to Halifax? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Sheffield and Halifax is 46 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.