How to travel from Halifax to Edinburgh
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4.6Travel Information to Edinburgh from Halifax
 Distance | 163 miles (263 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $37 - $112 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $37 (€32) • 3 h 44 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $112 (€97) • 3 h 40 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or TransPennine Express |
Travel 163 miles (263 km) by bus, train or flight to Edinburgh from Halifax. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Halifax to Edinburgh.
Travel InformationCompare bus, train, and flight for Halifax to Edinburgh
Train | Bus | Flight | |
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| Cheapest price | €20Cheapest | €24 | €89 |
| Average price | €67 | €47Cheapest | €196 |
| Average duration | 3h 50m | 5h 36m | 3h 25m |
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| First departure | 3:10 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Last departure | 7:53 PM | 11:50 PM | 7:40 PM |
| No. of daily departures | 5 | 2 | 15 |
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How to get from Halifax to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Halifax to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Find the best route to Edinburgh from Halifax with FlixBus and CrossCountry. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from Halifax. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Travel from Halifax to Edinburgh
There are 3 travel options from Halifax to Edinburgh: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Halifax is by taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€32).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Halifax to Edinburgh:
Taking a train costs $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $50 (€43).
Taking a train costs $74 (€65) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $112 (€97).
The fastest way from Halifax to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 35 min on average.
Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 3 h 44 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 163 miles (263 km) between Halifax and Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Halifax to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Edinburgh from Halifax as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Halifax to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Halifax, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Halifax to Edinburgh:
- FlixBus can get you to Edinburgh by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Halifax to Edinburgh for $17 (€14) on Omio.
- TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains, CrossCountry, East Coast or Northern Rail (3) can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with TransPennine Express from Halifax to Edinburgh for $37 (€32) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Halifax to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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