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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Scotland takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Scotland. 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 6m
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 Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper8h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Scotland? 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 Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Scotland?

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

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