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National Museum Cardiff
Wales's national art museum with paintings, sculpture and natural history displays. A strong choice for a broad cultural visit in central Cardiff.
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Wales trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:53 Halifax | 2h04 | 9:57 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Halifax to Wales run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 13:24. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 7:12 |
Last train 13:24 |
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Discover the best of Wales — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wales trip today.
Wales's national art museum with paintings, sculpture and natural history displays. A strong choice for a broad cultural visit in central Cardiff.
Open-air museum of Welsh historic buildings, crafts and daily life in St Fagans. Ideal for understanding Welsh culture through reconstructed sites.
Waterfront museum covering Cardiff's docklands history, migration and industry. A useful stop for understanding the city's multicultural past.
Lively waterfront area with shops, public spaces, walking routes and bay views. A popular place for a relaxed urban stroll in Cardiff.
Historic promenade beneath Llandudno's limestone headland. Come for sea views, the pier, easy walks and classic resort architecture.
Victorian shopping arcades with independent shops, elegant details and covered walkways. A charming central Cardiff area to explore on foot.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh broth or stew of lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes and root vegetables, long valued as a hearty farmhouse meal.
Welsh rarebit is hot savoury cheese sauce, often with ale and mustard, grilled on toast. It is a classic pub and supper dish across Wales.
Glamorgan sausage is a traditional meat-free Welsh sausage made with Caerphilly cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs, especially associated with south Wales.
Stylish Cardiff dining room serving modern Welsh tasting menus with seasonal local produce in a refined but relaxed setting.
Established Menai Bridge restaurant focused on local Welsh ingredients and seafood, with polished cooking and waterside charm nearby.
Well-known Swansea market stall and café celebrated for fresh Welsh seafood, especially cockles and laverbread, in a casual setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are often cheaper than London, but tourist areas and peak seasons raise hotel, food and rail costs.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Halifax to Wales trains use the Halifax to Kiveton Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Halifax and Wales train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Halifax.
Ticket office support is available at Halifax.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halifax: Parking, WC.
Available at Halifax: Bike Parking.
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.
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