The cheapest and fastest trains from Halifax to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£181
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halifax to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Plymouth will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Of the 2 trains that leave Halifax for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Halifax to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a flight costs an average of £134.
Distance: 404 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£133 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £169 Average Price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Halifax to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Plymouth trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:50 Halifax | 6h58 | 16:48 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:03 Halifax | 8h06 | 18:09 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
![]() | 04:59 Halifax | 6h50 | 11:49 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halifax to Plymouth
Trains from Halifax to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £132 but you can travel from only £61 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 18:54. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £132 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 18:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Halifax to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Halifax and Plymouth from £61. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halifax and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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