The average train between Halifax and Birmingham takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Birmingham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Halifax to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Halifax to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Birmingham is 137.4 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Birmingham New Street via Leeds in around 3h 21m.