The average train between Cardiff and Halifax takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Halifax at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Cardiff to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Cardiff to Halifax train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Halifax is 264.4 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 30m.