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 £21 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.

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 36m and costs £70 - £180.

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 6h 50m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Halifax to Edinburgh?

The distance between Halifax and Edinburgh is 246 miles. The road distance is 200.2 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 36m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Halifax 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 36m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Halifax to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Halifax to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Leeds City 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 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 36m
£71–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 50m
£21–38
Drive 199 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Edinburghcar 199 mi
4h 5m
£50–72
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
4h 49m
£82–201
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 24m
£52–151
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 40m
£128–185
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 14m
£71–159
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 25m
£104–192

Halifax to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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