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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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€61 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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