The average train between Swansea and Halifax takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 twice daily between Swansea and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 12:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Halifax at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 11m • 2 changes

5h 58m • 2 changes

5h 43m • 2 changes

6h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea to Halifax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Swansea to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Swansea to Halifax train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Halifax is 272.4 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 31m.