Train Reading to Halifax from £106 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Halifax takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

3h 54m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 5m

£74–151

Reading to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

2:21 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 6:29 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:13 PM → 7:03 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
3:46 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:27 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:27 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Halifax.

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Halifax via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 5m.

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