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Glasgow to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 18m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 11m
£58–128

Glasgow to Halifax train times

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.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.

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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Halifax via Preston in around 4h 11m.

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