The average train between Gloucester and Halifax takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Gloucester to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Gloucester to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Gloucester to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gloucester and Halifax is 207.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.