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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 3h 46m 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 46m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 10:53 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 35m • 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.

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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 33m.

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