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Abbey Wood to Halifax by train

First train

08:58

Last train

10:39

Departure station

Abbey Wood

Arrival station

Halifax

Journey time

From 3h 49m

Distance

175 miles (282 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway

How to travel from Abbey Wood to Halifax by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Abbey Wood to Halifax? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Abbey Wood and Halifax, which usually take 4 hours 19 minutes to complete the 175 miles (282 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Halifax by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Abbey Wood to Halifax if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Halifax? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Abbey Wood to Halifax? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Abbey Wood and Halifax by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Abbey Wood to Halifax is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Abbey Wood to Halifax?

No, there are no direct train services from Abbey Wood to Halifax. Travelling from Abbey Wood to Halifax by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Abbey Wood to Halifax leave?

The first train from Abbey Wood to Halifax leaves at 08:58. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Abbey Wood to Halifax leave?

The last train from Abbey Wood to Halifax leaves at 10:39. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Abbey Wood and Halifax by train?

Trains travelling from Abbey Wood to Halifax cover a distance of around 175 miles (282 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Abbey Wood to Halifax

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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