The average train between Plymouth and Halifax takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 every 2 hours between Plymouth and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Plymouth to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Plymouth to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Plymouth and Halifax is 403.6 km. The road distance is 556 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 35m.