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.
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 9:03 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Birmingham to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Birmingham to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Halifax is 137.4 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Halifax via Leeds in around 2h 38m.