The train between Halifax and Alexandria takes 26h 38m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Halifax to Alexandria. 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 3 times a week between Halifax and Alexandria. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Alexandria at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Alexandria station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
Halifax to Alexandria train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Alexandria train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Alexandria station.
Book your Halifax to Alexandria train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Halifax and Alexandria is 872.7 km. The road distance is 1,448 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Alexandria via Montréal in around 25h 37m.
