The cheapest and fastest trains from Selby to Halifax
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Selby to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Selby to Halifax will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Selby for Halifax every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.








Live departures
Selby to Halifax train times
The table below shows live departures for Selby to Halifax trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:36 Selby | 1h14 | 08:50 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:48 Selby | 1h26 | 09:14 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:12 Selby | 1h38 | 10:50 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:48 Selby | 1h26 | 11:14 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Selby to Halifax
Trains from Selby to Halifax run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Selby to Halifax trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Selby and Halifax from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Selby to Halifax train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Selby to Halifax 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 Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Selby and Halifax
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 19:00 Self service ticket machine also available on Platform 1
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: On request.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside the station entrance and also on Platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside station entrance
- 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
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