Halifax to Edinburgh Trains

Halifax to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 35m

£87–190

Halifax to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

9:54 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:27 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:28 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Edinburgh? 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.