The average train between Halifax and St John's takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to St John's. 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 John's. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into St John's at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Halifax to St John's? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to St John's. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at St John's station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Halifax to St John's train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to St John's train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.
Book your Halifax to St John's train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Halifax and St John's is 171.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Worcester Foregate Street via Leeds and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 48m.