The average train between Edinburgh and Halifax takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Halifax at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Edinburgh to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Edinburgh to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Halifax is 263.1 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 2h 58m.