How to travel from Halifax to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for Halifax to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, while a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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€4

Average price

Cheapest

€14

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1h 8m

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Fastest

38m

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30m

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1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail

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from Halifax to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailL89544
    9:16 AM0h36
    Halifax station (HFX)
    9:52 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    31One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailL89544
    9:16 AM0h36
    Halifax station (HFX)
    9:52 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    31One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailG89038
    7:07 AM0h33
    Halifax station (HFX)
    7:40 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL89589
    1:16 PM0h36
    Halifax station (HFX)
    1:52 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL89438
    1:41 PM0h48
    Halifax station (HFX)
    2:29 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL89403
    9:41 AM0h49
    Halifax station (HFX)
    10:30 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX564 · NX131
    6:15 AM6h15
    Halifax, Bus Station
    12:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Halifax to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Halifax to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Halifax and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halifax to Leeds is a train with an average price of €4.

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

A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halifax to Leeds costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Halifax to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Halifax to Leeds is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Halifax to Leeds is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax and Leeds 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 Halifax to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Halifax, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halifax to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Halifax to Leeds:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Halifax to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.

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