The average train between Halifax and Cardiff takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Cardiff. 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 Halifax and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Cardiff station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Halifax to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Halifax to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Halifax and Cardiff is 264.4 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 58m.