Halifax to Edinburgh Trains

Halifax to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 3h 47m 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 47m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 34m

£79–165

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:53 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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, October 31, 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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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.