The average train between Sheffield and Halifax takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Sheffield to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Sheffield to Halifax train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Sheffield and Halifax is 45 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Halifax via Leeds in around 1h 19m.