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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Halifax
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $420.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $420 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Halifax
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Halifax, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Halifax:
A bus is $26 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Halifax costing on average $84 (€72).
A bus is $363 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Halifax costing on average $420 (€358).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Halifax by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Halifax is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 PM 10h45 Glasgow 6:40 AM Halifax $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:55 PM 10h45 Glasgow 6:40 AM Halifax $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:55 PM 10h45 Glasgow 6:40 AM Halifax $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Halifax:
A bus is $26 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Halifax costing on average $84 (€72).
A bus is $363 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Halifax costing on average $420 (€358).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Halifax as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Huddersfield, Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Halifax by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Halifax by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Halifax by flight.
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