The average train between Halifax and Reading takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Reading. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Reading station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Halifax to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Reading is 258.3 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 11m.