Reading to Halifax by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Halifax

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading 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 00:51 View journey
Last train 21:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 259
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey €156.26 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 48m
Train operators 16

Explore Reading to Halifax by train

Thinking about travelling from Reading to Halifax by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Reading and Halifax: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Reading to Halifax:

  • Cheapest tickets: €156.26

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Reading to Halifax departure frequency and train timetable

With 35 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:51 and the last one is at 20:15. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:15, with the last one at 21:45.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Reading to Halifax?

On this route spanning 259 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

When are tickets between Reading and Halifax available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Reading and Halifax can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Reading to Halifax travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Halifax.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Halifax

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

The train journey between Reading and Halifax spans 259 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.