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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Halifax to Edinburgh?

The distance between Halifax and Edinburgh is 246 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Halifax to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Halifax to Edinburgh train from?

Halifax to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train, bus or fly from Halifax to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Halifax to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Halifax to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Halifax to Edinburgh train arrive?

Halifax to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Edinburgh is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Halifax to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Halifax to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 33m
£38–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
7h 11m
£18–54
Drive 199.4 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Edinburghcar 199.4 mi
4h 3m
£49–70
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 58m
£67–196
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£33–142
Train #2
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 35m
£44–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h
£69–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 19m
£76–244

Halifax to Edinburgh by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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