Rome2Rio

Leicester to Halifax trains

Find Transport to Halifax

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Halifax takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

3h 3m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Halifax at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Halifax? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Halifax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Halifax via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 39m.

Operators