The average train between Falkirk and Halifax takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 every 2 hours between Falkirk and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Halifax at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Halifax station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Falkirk to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Falkirk to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Halifax is 282.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Halifax via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 5h 12m.