The average train between Halifax and Whitby takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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.
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 8:17 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Whitby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Halifax to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Halifax to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Whitby is 117.6 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 24m.