The average train between Glasgow and Halifax takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Halifax station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Glasgow to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Glasgow to Halifax train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Halifax is 284.4 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Halifax via Preston in around 4h 12m.