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Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax by train

First train

11:24

Last train

20:24

Departure station

Worcester Foregate Street

Arrival station

Halifax

Journey time

From 3h 48m

Distance

107 miles (171 km)

Frequency

2 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway

Taking the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax in 3 hours 48 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 14 minutes to travel the 107 miles (171 km) from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 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. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands 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 Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax take?

The average journey time by train between Worcester Foregate Street and Halifax is 6 hours and 14 minutes, with around 2 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Worcester Foregate Street and Halifax by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax?

No, there are no direct train services from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax. Travelling from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax leave?

The first train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax leaves at 11:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax leave?

The last train from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax leaves at 20:24. 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 Worcester Foregate Street and Halifax by train?

Trains travelling from Worcester Foregate Street to Halifax cover a distance of around 107 miles (171 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Halifax to Worcester Foregate Street.

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† 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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