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About Halifax

A historic city that boasts a rich cultural heritage, Halifax is heaven for culturally-inclined travelers and nature lovers alike. To fully understand the city’s amazing history, head over to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, which is a testament of the city’s military’s past. At noon, reenactors of the Royal Artillery will fire salvoes of the fortress’ noon guns, offering you a unique experience. As Halifax is also a seaport, don’t miss out on the chance to browse around the city’s Seaport Farmers Market, which was first opened nearly 300 years ago. In addition to some of the freshest sea produce around, the market also sells baked products, treats, soaps, and jewelry. If you wish to find some shade and stay away from the busy streets, Halifax Public Gardens, which features an unmistakable Victorian influence, will be a great choice.

The city is the absolute heaven for seafood lovers. For a fine-dining experience, The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar opens its door for you.

The city’s main VIA Rail train station is the Halifax Railway Station, which also serves as the main hub for intercity buses. The city’s main airport is the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

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Halifax VIA Station, Halifax, NS - CAXDGVIA-0

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The VIA Rail Station is the center of intercity rail transportation in Halifax and offers gorgeous views alongside the Halifax Harbor as the trains depart. The grand, columned station first opened in 1928 and has received substantial renovations throughout the years to adapt to modern standards. The station has an enclosed waiting area with public restrooms and on-site customer service representatives. Just one VIA Rail line, the Ocean, runs from this station to Montreal. For further travel, passengers can easily transfer to bus service at the next door Maritime Bus Terminal.

Popular train stations in Halifax:

  • Halifax

What train companies travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

Located in Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax is accessible by train from 5 other cities. You can choose from 5 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Halifax on Wanderu. VIA Rail usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Halifax are also available.

Train companies serving Halifax

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
VIA Rail816h 46mCA$192.50
  • VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.

Which train carrier has the best service to Halifax?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Halifax by train with VIA Rail giving them a 4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that VIA Rail had the most comfortable train service to Halifax taking into account the seats and amenities that VIA Rail offers. They rate VIA Rail a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Halifax punctually, travelers suggest that VIA Rail has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Halifax, rating them a 3.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

CA$24.92 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Halifax, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Halifax. In the last month, trains from Truro to Halifax had the lowest average price at CA$24.92.

The main train station in Halifax is Halifax. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Halifax.

The closest airport to Halifax is Halifax / Stanfield Intl Airport (YHZ), it is located 16.5 miles from the city center of Halifax.
Among train travelers Halifax is the second most popular destination in the region. It also ranks number 47 in Canada. Halifax has the most train connections in the region. There are 5 train schedules arriving in Halifax each day.
The population of Halifax is 359111. Halifax ranks number 1 in terms of population in Nova Scotia and number 18 in all of Canada.
Train tickets to Halifax range from CA$25 for a short trip to Halifax, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Halifax starts at , and a longer trip by train to Halifax can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CA$59.
Taking a train to Halifax is very popular for those traveling on their vacation. The flexible luggage policies that train travel affords, convenient arrival stations and of course the great deals available make taking the train to Halifax a great option when planning your next vacation.
The closest train station to the city center of Halifax is Halifax, located just 0.8 miles away. Select Halifax as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Halifax. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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