The average train between London and Halifax takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from London 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.
No, there is no direct train from London to Halifax. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
London to Halifax train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Halifax train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your London to Halifax train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Halifax is 271.8 km. The road distance is 325 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
