The average train between Halifax and Perth takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Perth. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Perth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Halifax to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Halifax to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Perth is 314.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 29m.