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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Halifax (HFX)

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22

train journeys
per day

81

miles (130 kms)

2hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Halifax (HFX)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Halifax , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Halifax is approximately 81 miles (130 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 32 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Halifax.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Halifax. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Halifax Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:54
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:06
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:54
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:09
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:43
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:09
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:54
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:10
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:08
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:06
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:08
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:38
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:28
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:07
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:06
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:07
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:37
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    19:54
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:11
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:10
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    21:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:08
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    23:04
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:11
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    00:06
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:06
    7 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    05:44
    Leicester
    Halifax
    Leicester to Halifax

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Halifax Station

Station name Halifax (HFX)
Address Halifax station, Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday Closed
Monday 06:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 19:00
Thursday 06:30 - 19:00
Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Halifax

The travel time between Leicester and Halifax by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Halifax vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Halifax can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Halifax. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Halifax.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Halifax, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.