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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Halifax takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Halifax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited8h 41m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Halifax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Halifax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Halifax via Leeds in around 2h 40m.

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