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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Halifax to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Halifax to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Halifax and Edinburgh is 263.1 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 36m.