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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Amherst, NS | Halifax, NS | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
| Train | Amherst, NS | Halifax, NS | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:51 PM ADT.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Amherst to Halifax
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 4824 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at R 551
VIA Rail Amherst Halifax recent customer reviews
Staff were very nice! Sad that there wasn’t many canteen choices for children. Our trip was delayed until 5:30 and there were no pizza, no cheeseburgers and only 1 hotdog to share between 3 children. The complimentary food box was an excellent idea but small children were not a fan of tuna salad or pepperette
Bonnie E.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amherst, CA to Halifax, CA by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Amherst to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Amherst to Halifax start from R 551. The average price for this train route is around R 898. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amherst to Halifax?
The average train journey time from Amherst to Halifax is 3h 39m, covering a distance of 142 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 39m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Amherst to Halifax route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Amherst to Halifax?
The earliest train from Amherst to Halifax departs at 14:57. And the latest train departs at 14:57.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amherst, CA to Halifax, CA was searched and found on 02 Apr 2026 with a price of R 586To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amherst, CA to Halifax, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 586 to R 1 086 for a train ticket from Amherst, CA to Halifax, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 586, which is on 2026-04-02.
