The average train between Halifax and Essex takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Essex. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Halifax to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Halifax to Essex train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Essex is 265.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to White Notley via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 15m.