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Halifax to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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.

4h 14m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£128–185

Halifax to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds in around 4h 34m.

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