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Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Award-winning family museum with Victorian streets, toys, transport, and social history. Halifax’s best museum for broad local heritage.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Halifax will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Halifax without transferring at least once.
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G88974
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G88969Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Halifax:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Halifax costing on average $71.
A bus is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Halifax costing on average $195.
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Halifax trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G08180+ G88969 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 11:29 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
W29873+ L89562 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h55 | 12:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
C02015+ C24954+ G89095 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 12:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 2 transfers | |
G08186+ G88974 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 12:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
G01148+ L89575 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 1:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ G15907+ G89098 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 1:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 2 transfers | |
G80049+ G88978 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 1:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
W29884+ L89586 | 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 2:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
C01942+ G89102+ G15922 | 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 2:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 2 transfers | |
G80055+ G88984 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
G01153+ L89594 | 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h02 | 3:06 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
C02029+ G89105+ G15900 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 3:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 2 transfers | |
G80061+ G88990 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 3:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
G01154+ L89599 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 4:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
C02007+ G89075+ C24965 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 4:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 2 transfers | |
G80067+ G88995 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 4:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Halifax run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Halifax — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Halifax trip today.
Award-winning family museum with Victorian streets, toys, transport, and social history. Halifax’s best museum for broad local heritage.
Historic house museum of Anne Lister and the Rawson family. Essential for period interiors, queer history, and Shibden Valley setting.
Textile machinery museum in a former mill. Visit to see working looms and understand the engineering behind Yorkshire’s wool industry.
Restored Georgian and Victorian square-like courtyard packed with events and architecture. Halifax’s top place to stroll, meet, and absorb the town’s character.
Wooded valley parkland around Shibden Hall with paths, boating lake, and open views. Excellent for combining history with outdoor time.
Leafy public park with ornamental gardens, lake, and hillside views. Popular for walks and a relaxing break near the town centre.
A hearty Calderdale stew of corned beef, potatoes, onion and root veg, long linked with Halifax home cooking and local pubs.
A crumbly, sharp Yorkshire cheese traditionally eaten across West Yorkshire, often with fruit cake, biscuits or in savoury dishes.
A rich steamed suet pudding filled with beef and onion gravy, a classic Yorkshire comfort dish found in traditional Halifax-area pubs.
Elegant fine dining in Shibden Mill Inn with polished British cooking, tasting menus and a refined historic setting near Halifax.
Popular modern grill and steakhouse in Halifax, valued for generous portions, burgers and a lively casual atmosphere.
Historic Halifax pub known for real ale, steaks and classic British dishes in a traditional stone building with character.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are affordable, and budget eats are easy to find compared with larger tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Halifax Railway Station -> Halifax Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Halifax by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Halifax trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Halifax station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Halifax train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Halifax has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Halifax.
Ticket office support is available at Halifax.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halifax: Parking, WC.
Available at Halifax: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halifax: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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