The average train between Halifax and Scotland takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Scotland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Halifax to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Halifax to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Scotland is 370.2 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 50m.