The average train between Perth and Halifax takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 every 2 hours between Perth and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Halifax at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Halifax station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Perth to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Perth to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Halifax is 314.4 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Halifax via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 6h 8m.