The average train between Dover and Halifax takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Halifax at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Halifax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Halifax station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Dover to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Dover to Halifax train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dover and Halifax is 359.1 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 19m.