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Trains from Birmingham Stations to Halifax (HFX)

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33

train journeys
per day

87

miles (141 kms)

2hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

00:25 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Birmingham Stations to Halifax (HFX)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham Stations and Halifax , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham Stations to Halifax is approximately 87 miles (141 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 37 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Stations and Halifax.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Halifax. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham Stations to Halifax Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:25
    8 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:53
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:03
    3 hrs 1 change
    09:03
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:36
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    3 hrs 1 change
    10:03
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:03
    2 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    10:43
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:03
    3 hrs 1 change
    12:03
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    12:42
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:36
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    16:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    17:44
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Halifax
    Birmingham New Street to Halifax

About Birmingham Stations Station

Station name Birmingham Stations (13)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Halifax Station

Station name Halifax (HFX)
Address Halifax station, Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday Closed
Monday 06:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 19:00
Thursday 06:30 - 19:00
Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham Stations and Halifax

The travel time between Birmingham Stations and Halifax by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham Stations and Halifax vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham Stations and Halifax can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birmingham Stations & Halifax. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Stations and Halifax.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birmingham Stations and Halifax, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.