The average train between Essex and Halifax takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Halifax station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Essex to Halifax train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Halifax train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Essex to Halifax train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Halifax is 265.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Halifax via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 12m.