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Compare train and bus for Halifax to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Manchester:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halifax to Manchester costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Halifax to Manchester
How to get from Halifax to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halifax to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C3184410:15 PM0h46Halifax station (HFX)11:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$51One-way0 transfers
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C3184410:15 PM0h46Halifax station (HFX)11:01 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G8919810:50 PM0h45Halifax station (HFX)11:35 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8920911:50 PM0h47Halifax station (HFX)12:37 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$81One-way0 transfers
G8908810:15 AM0h45Halifax station (HFX)11:00 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$111One-way0 transfers
G8921410:46 AM0h45Halifax station (HFX)11:31 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Manchester:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halifax to Manchester costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Halifax, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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