The average train between Canterbury and Halifax takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Halifax station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Canterbury to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Canterbury to Halifax train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Canterbury and Halifax is 335.8 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 5m.