Halifax to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Halifax to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 20

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halifax to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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Northern Rail+London North Eastern RailwayW48405C71591
05:59AM4h21
Halifax station (HFX)
10:20AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$811One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail+Transpennine Express+LumoW48405P13697G26174
05:59AM4h08
Halifax station (HFX)
10:07AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1081One-way
2 transfers

Halifax to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, January 20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Northern RailW4840505:59AM Halifax station (HFX)4h08 10:07AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 transfers
Northern RailW4840505:59AM Halifax station (HFX)4h21 10:20AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Halifax to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 20

Fastest Journey

4 h 8 m

Average

4 h 15 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

263 km

It's difficult to get from Halifax to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Northern Rail+Transpennine Express+LumoW48405P13697G26174
05:59AM4h08
Halifax station (HFX)
10:07AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1081One-way
2 transfers
Northern Rail+London North Eastern RailwayW48405C71591
05:59AM4h21
Halifax station (HFX)
10:20AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$811One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Halifax to Edinburgh

Trains from Halifax to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€20) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
163 miles (263 km)
Average train duration
4h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€20)
Trains per day
5
Train providers
5
Fastest train
3h 50m
First train
03:10
Last train
19:53
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from Halifax to Edinburgh trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry train tickets to Edinburgh from Halifax from $50 (€46) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Halifax to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 4 min
  • Cheapest Price: $50

FAQs: Trains from Halifax to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Halifax to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Halifax to Edinburgh.
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Cheap train tickets from Halifax to Edinburgh can start from as little as $22 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Halifax to Edinburgh is $74 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Halifax to Edinburgh is 3 h 50 min   to travel the 163 mile (263 km) long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Halifax to Edinburgh leaves at 3: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Halifax to Edinburgh leaves at 7: 53 PM.
There are 6 trains a day from Halifax to Edinburgh which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Halifax to Edinburgh, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER or Northern Rail (3) for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Halifax and Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 53 PM.
A trip to Edinburgh from Halifax is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Halifax to Edinburgh by train is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Halifax including taking a bus, train or flight.

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