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Outbound fromBristol Temple Meads to Halifax by train
It takes an average of 7h 2m to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (257 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax and tickets for this journey start from £28.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:30 | |
| Departure station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Arrival station | Halifax | |
| Journey time | From 4h 7m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (257 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax in 4 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 2 minutes to travel the 160 miles (257 km) from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Halifax. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Halifax in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £28.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Halifax by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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