The average train between Nelson and Halifax takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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 Nelson and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Halifax at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Halifax station via Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Nelson to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Nelson to Halifax train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nelson and Halifax is 26.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Halifax via Burnley Central and Burnley Manchester Road in around 1h 33m.