The average train between Halifax and Fife takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Fife. 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 Fife. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Halifax to Fife? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Fife. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Fife station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Halifax to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Halifax to Fife train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Halifax and Fife is 300 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Cupar via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 1m.