Edinburgh to Halifax by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Halifax
Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh to Halifax train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Edinburgh to Halifax by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Halifax take around 3 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 263 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Edinburgh is scheduled to depart at around 00:30. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Edinburgh at around 06:06, with the last train leaving at around 23:36. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 55 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$89.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Halifax, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Halifax.
Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Halifax?
The journey between Edinburgh and Halifax usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Edinburgh to Halifax every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Halifax?
The Edinburgh to Halifax train travel takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Edinburgh to Halifax train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Halifax leaving Edinburgh at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh at around 06:06, with the final departure at 23:36.
Other train journeys from Edinburgh
- From Edinburgh to Inverness From US$21.50
- From Edinburgh to Perth From US$16.00
- From Edinburgh to Stirling From US$7.50
- From Edinburgh to Oxford From US$129.50
- From Edinburgh to Warrington From US$43.00
- From Edinburgh to Plymouth From US$94.50
- From Edinburgh to Brussels From US$134.00
- From Edinburgh to London From US$34.50
- From Edinburgh to York From US$38.00
- From Edinburgh to Glasgow From US$17.00
- From Edinburgh to Aberdeen From US$21.50
- From Edinburgh to Leeds From US$78.00
- From Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne From US$11.00
- From Edinburgh to Birmingham From US$32.00
- From Edinburgh to Dundee From US$10.00
Other train journeys to Halifax
- From London to Halifax From US$40.50
- From Leeds to Halifax From US$3.50
- From Manchester to Halifax From US$5.50
- From Huddersfield to Halifax From US$4.89
- From York to Halifax From US$13.50
- From Glasgow to Halifax From US$74.50
- From Preston to Halifax From US$9.50
- From Birmingham to Halifax From US$59.00
- From Doncaster to Halifax From US$15.00
- From Peterborough to Halifax From US$48.50
- From Sheffield to Halifax From US$12.00
- From Newcastle upon Tyne to Halifax From US$134.50
- From Bristol to Halifax From US$167.00
- From Blackpool to Halifax From US$21.00
- From Brighouse to Halifax From US$4.50
Other train journeys from Halifax
- From Halifax to London From US$42.50
- From Halifax to Leeds From US$4.00
- From Halifax to York From US$13.50
- From Halifax to Huddersfield From US$4.89
- From Halifax to Rochdale From US$11.51
- From Halifax to Peterborough From US$65.00
- From Halifax to Glasgow From US$53.00
- From Halifax to Preston From US$14.50
- From Halifax to Manchester From US$7.50
- From Halifax to Sheffield From US$8.00
- From Halifax to Skegness From US$89.56
- From Halifax to Bradford From US$2.50
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Edinburgh or Halifax
-
Save up to 50% on UK train journeys through March
From London to the Highlands, now is the time to book and save big with Rail Europe. Read more
-
See more of Europe for less: 15% off Eurail and Interrail passes
Listen up, train fans: you can now save 15% on Interrail and Eurail Global Passes and select One Country Passes starting…now!Read more
-
Autumn hikes from European cities
With the seasonal change, make the most of beautiful breathing spaces on the doorsteps of many European cities. Read more