The average train between Halifax and Bishop Auckland takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Bishop Auckland. 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 Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Bishop Auckland. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Bishop Auckland station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Halifax to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Bishop Auckland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Halifax to Bishop Auckland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Bishop Auckland is 105 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Bishop Auckland via Leeds and Darlington in around 3h 15m.