The average train between Kilmarnock and Halifax takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Halifax. 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 Kilmarnock and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Halifax station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Kilmarnock to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Kilmarnock to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Halifax is 270.8 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Halifax via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 23m.