The average train between Penrith and Halifax takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Halifax station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Penrith to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Penrith to Halifax train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Halifax is 120.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Halifax via Preston in around 2h 42m.