What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Halifax via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Halifax?

The distance between Edinburgh and Halifax is 246 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Halifax without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Halifax?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Halifax bus from?

Edinburgh to Halifax bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Halifax train from?

Edinburgh to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Halifax?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Halifax is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Halifax bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Halifax bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Halifax train arrive?

Edinburgh to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Halifax is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Halifax.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Halifax?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Halifax?

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Halifax.

Edinburgh to Halifax - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Halifax by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 44m
£82–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 37m
£23–35
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Halifaxcar 198.6 mi
4h 4m
£50–71
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 1m
£72–164
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 3m
£81–156
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 12m
£57–127
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
6h 24m
£72–184

Edinburgh to Halifax by train

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Halifax, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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