Carlisle to Halifax Trains

Carlisle to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Halifax takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 49m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 58m

£36–90

Carlisle to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Halifax at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:52 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:52 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:52 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:52 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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