- Must visit
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
$3
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Halifax will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 38 trains that leave Leeds for Halifax on Mon, Aug 03, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L89395
L89488
L89534
L89479
L89614
G89005
G88990
G89009
G88961
G89001Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Leeds to Halifax:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Halifax costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Halifax trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89197 | 7:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 7:44 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89534 | 7:26 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 8:02 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89080 | 7:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 8:16 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89395 | 7:47 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h48 | 8:35 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88958 | 7:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 8:27 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89202 | 8:13 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 8:46 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89537 | 8:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 9:03 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89084 | 8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 9:16 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89401 | 8:47 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h53 | 9:40 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88961 | 8:58 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 9:28 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89206 | 9:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 9:45 AM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89102 | 1:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 2:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89443 | 1:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h54 | 2:41 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88984 | 1:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 2:30 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89230 | 2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 2:46 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89594 | 2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h39 | 3:06 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89105 | 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 3:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88990 | 2:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 3:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89235 | 3:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 3:45 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89599 | 3:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 4:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89075 | 3:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 4:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89464 | 3:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h48 | 4:35 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88995 | 3:58 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 4:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89239 | 4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 4:45 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89605 | 4:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 5:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89078 | 4:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 5:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89473 | 4:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h57 | 5:44 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89001 | 4:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 5:30 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89244 | 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 5:45 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89609 | 5:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h38 | 6:05 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89082 | 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 6:17 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89479 | 5:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 6:44 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89005 | 5:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 6:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89249 | 6:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h34 | 6:46 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89614 | 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 7:03 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89100 | 6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 7:15 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89488 | 6:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h54 | 7:41 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89009 | 6:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 7:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leeds to Halifax run on average 9 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Best time to book 28 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Halifax trains use the Leeds to Halifax station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Halifax train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds 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, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Bramley (West Yorks) is 6 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Bramley (West Yorks) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bramley (West Yorks): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bramley (West Yorks): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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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