The average train between Shrewsbury and Halifax takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Shrewsbury to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Halifax train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Halifax is 127 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 32m.