The average train between Halifax and Alton takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Alton. 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 Halifax and Alton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Alton. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Halifax to Alton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Alton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Halifax to Alton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Alton is 291.6 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Alton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 28m.