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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Birmingham takes 3h 8m 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.

3h 8m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 24m
£57–88

Halifax to Birmingham train times

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 11:39 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country7h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 43m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Birmingham? 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.

Map of how to get from Halifax to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Birmingham New Street via Leeds in around 3h 24m.

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