Cheapest month
Up to 19%The cheapest time to travel is April ($39.41); the most expensive is December ($46.98).
Trains from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff
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- Lowest price from ≈ $105.68 €92.19
- Average duration 5h 19m
- Connections per day 17
- Distance 264 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff
The journey from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff is about 264 km. On average a train trip takes 5h 19m with 17 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $105.68 €92.19 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 19m |
| Connections per day | 17 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $105.68 €92.19 |
| Highest price | ≈ $105.68 €92.19 |
| First departure | 05:58 AM |
| Last departure | 05:45 PM |
| Distance | 264 km |
| Departure | Halifax, Calderdale |
| Arrival | Cardiff |
| Travel operator | Great Western Railway, Northern Rail Great Western Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales |
When to book from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff by train, with medians around $39.41 versus about $46.98 in December (roughly a 19% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 18.48kg
bus 19.8kg
flight 52.8kg
carpool 42.24kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff?
The train journey between Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff emits 18.48kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff?
Taking the train between Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff saves 34.32kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.32kg compared to the bus and 23.76kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff costs ≈ $105.67 (€92.18). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $105.68 (€92.19).
The cheapest ticket from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff costs ≈ $105.68 (€92.19). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff are 264 km apart.
The journey from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff takes about 5h 19m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 50m.
This route is served by 5 operators: Great Western Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Transpennine Express and Transport for Wales.
There are about 17 connections per day from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff.
The first train from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff leaves at 05:58 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff leaves at 05:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $105.68 (€92.19) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff.
The shortest train journey between Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff takes 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Halifax, Calderdale and Cardiff.
The train journey from Halifax, Calderdale to Cardiff generates 4 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $39.41, while December is among the most expensive (about $46.98).