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How to get fromEdinburgh to Halifaxby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 40m
    £105–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 49m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  198.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Halifaxcar car 198.6 mi
    4h 4m
    £49–71

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 6m
    £72–164

  5. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 3m
    £81–157

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    6h 24m
    £22–55

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 27m
    £68–176

Edinburgh to Halifax by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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