The average train between Bournemouth and Halifax takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Bournemouth to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Bournemouth to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Halifax is 333.2 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h.