Trains from Birmingham to Halifax

Birmingham to Halifax train information

The route connecting Birmingham, which is in England and Halifax, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

On average, it takes normally 3h04m by train to cover the 86 miles to go to Halifax from Birmingham. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Birmingham to Halifax train tickets

Birmingham - Halifax prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Birmingham to Halifax by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Birmingham - Halifax: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Birmingham to Halifax are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 month in advance, you can find tickets from £25 whereas when purchasing your seat 1 day in advance, you will need to spend at least £31 for your train. Thus, you may save 21% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 month in advance instead of 1 day in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Birmingham to Halifax trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Birmingham and Halifax by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Halifax to Birmingham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Birmingham - Halifax train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Birmingham Halifax train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Birmingham to Halifax? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Birmingham Halifax ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Birmingham to Halifax (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey