How to travel from Glasgow to Halifax

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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from Glasgow to Halifax

How to get from Glasgow to Halifax by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Halifax is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
06:55PM10h45
Glasgow
05:40AMHalifax
$601One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
06:55PM10h45
Glasgow
05:40AMHalifax
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:55PM10h45
Glasgow
05:40AMHalifax
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Halifax

Travel to Halifax easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Halifax.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Halifax including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Halifax is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Halifax:

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Halifax costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Halifax is by train with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Halifax take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Glasgow to Halifax is approximately 176 miles (284 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Halifax is:
  • 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Halifax:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Halifax, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Halifax, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Halifax by flight.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Halifax by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Halifax by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Halifax often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Halifax and these popular destinations at a great price.

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