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The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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4h 20m
£55–136

Halifax to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 20m.

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