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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Halifax is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Halifax is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Halifax via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Scotland to Halifax?

The distance between Scotland and Halifax is 236 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £26 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Scotland to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Halifax bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Halifax train from?

Scotland to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Halifax?

The best way to get from Scotland to Halifax is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Scotland to Halifax bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Halifax train arrive?

Scotland to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Halifax is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Scotland to Halifax.

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

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Halifax.

Scotland to Halifax - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Halifax by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 9m
£26–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
6h 25m
£11–23
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Halifaxcar 201.3 mi
3h 48m
£48–70
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
4h 39m
£77–190
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 10m
£24–48
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
4h 49m
£89–242

Scotland to Halifax by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Scotland and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Halifax via Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily.

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