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6:313h47Halifax10:18Edinburgh£221One-way0 changes
8:163h54Halifax12:10Edinburgh£421One-way0 changes
9:294h03Halifax13:32Edinburgh£671One-way0 changes
- 6:313h47Halifax10:18Edinburgh£221One-way0 changes
- 8:163h54Halifax12:10Edinburgh£421One-way0 changes
- 9:294h03Halifax13:32Edinburgh£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Halifax to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Halifax to Edinburgh is coach, with an average price of £46. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£51 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest option | £158 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Halifax to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:31 Halifax | 3h47 | 10:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:16 Halifax | 3h54 | 12:10 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:29 Halifax | 4h03 | 13:32 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halifax to Edinburgh
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Halifax to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:16. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Lowest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 20:16 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail from Halifax to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Halifax and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halifax and Edinburgh
Most Halifax to Edinburgh trains use the Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Halifax and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Halifax station do trains to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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