The average train between Dorchester and Halifax takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Halifax at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Halifax station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Dorchester to Halifax train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Halifax train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Dorchester to Halifax train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dorchester and Halifax is 335.9 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Halifax via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 16m.