The average train between Hitchin and Halifax takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Halifax. 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 Hitchin and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Hitchin to Halifax train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Hitchin to Halifax train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Hitchin to Halifax train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hitchin and Halifax is 222.9 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Halifax via Stevenage and Leeds in around 3h 11m.