The average train between Whitby and Halifax takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Halifax at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Halifax station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Whitby to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Whitby to Halifax train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Halifax is 117.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Halifax via Middlesbrough and Leeds in around 4h 30m.