The average train between Halifax and Stafford takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Stafford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Halifax to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Halifax to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Stafford is 102.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Stafford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 11m.