The average train between Margate and Halifax takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Halifax station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Margate to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Halifax train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Margate to Halifax train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Margate and Halifax is 339.5 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 39m.