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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Whitby takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 1m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
5h 24m
£40–74

Halifax to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Halifax and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Whitby at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Whitby? 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.

Map of how to get from Halifax to Whitby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 24m.

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