The average train between Halifax and Falkirk takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Falkirk station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Halifax to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Halifax to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Halifax and Falkirk is 282.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Falkirk Grahamston via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 27m.