The average train between Perth and Halifax takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Perth and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Halifax at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 37m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes


5h 36m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 41m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 41m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 41m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Perth to Halifax? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Halifax station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Perth to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Perth to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Halifax is 314.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Halifax via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 58m.