The average train between Cheltenham and Halifax takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Cheltenham to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cheltenham to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Halifax is 202.6 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.