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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Irvine takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
4h 36m
£66–155

Halifax to Irvine train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Irvine. 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 Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Irvine? 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 Irvine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m.

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