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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Halifax to Bristol
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halifax to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Bristol will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Halifax for Bristol every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:464h35Halifax12:21Bristol£411One-way0 changes- 10:164h16Halifax14:32Bristol£551One-way0 changes
9:165h42Halifax14:58Bristol£1301One-way0 changes
- 10:164h16Halifax14:32Bristol£551One-way0 changes
- 7:464h35Halifax12:21Bristol£411One-way0 changes
- 9:165h42Halifax14:58Bristol£1301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Halifax to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 256 km
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£97 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Halifax to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Bristol trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:16 Halifax | 5h42 | 13:58 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:16 Halifax | 5h42 | 14:58 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halifax to Bristol
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Trains from Halifax to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Halifax to Bristol trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Halifax and Bristol from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Halifax to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Bristol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halifax and Bristol
Most Halifax to Bristol trains use the Halifax to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Montpelier. Use this guide to compare Halifax and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Halifax station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Halifax from Halifax city centre
Halifax train station facilities and services
Halifax has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Halifax.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Halifax.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Halifax: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Halifax: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Halifax: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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