The average train between Bath and Halifax takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Bath to Halifax train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Halifax train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bath to Halifax train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Halifax is 262.7 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 28m.