The average train between Halifax and Gloucester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Gloucester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Halifax to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Halifax to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Gloucester is 207.5 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Gloucester via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 31m.