The average train between Halifax and St James Station takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax to St James Station. 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 St James Station. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into St James Station at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to St James Station. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at St James Station station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Halifax to St James Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to St James Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Halifax to St James Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and St James Station is 140.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to St James Station via Leeds and Newcastle in around 2h 47m.