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The average train between Halifax and Glasgow takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Glasgow. 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 2m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m
£55–136

Halifax to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Glasgow. 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 Glasgow at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Glasgow? 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.

Map of how to get from Halifax to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 45m.

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