Thinking about taking the train from Halifax to Urmston? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 28 miles (45 km) from Halifax to Urmston by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Urmston.
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The average journey time by train between Halifax and Urmston is 1 hour and 45 minutes, with around 27 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Halifax to Urmston is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Halifax to Urmston. Travelling from Halifax to Urmston by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Halifax to Urmston leaves at 04:45. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Halifax to Urmston leaves at 19:56. 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.
Trains travelling from Halifax to Urmston cover a distance of around 28 miles (45 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Urmston to Halifax.
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