London to Huddersfield by train
Huddersfield lies 263 km (163 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 321 km (199 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Huddersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 149,017 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Longwood and Milnsbridge railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | HD1–HD2 |
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Common questions
How far is Huddersfield from London?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London; by road roughly 321 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Huddersfield by train?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Huddersfield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.