The average train between Reading and Halifax takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Halifax station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Reading to Halifax train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Halifax train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Reading to Halifax train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Halifax is 258.3 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Halifax via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 7m.
