How to travel from Halifax to Manchester

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Compare bus and train 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 51m. 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 €14.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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€7

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€21

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1h 21m

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1h 46m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Halifax to Manchester

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

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

National Express
10:30PM4h00
Halifax
02:30AMManchester
$291One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:30PM4h00
Halifax
02:30AMManchester
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:30PM4h00
Halifax
02:30AMManchester
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Halifax to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Halifax and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halifax to Manchester is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halifax to Manchester costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Halifax to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

The distance from Halifax to Manchester is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Halifax to Manchester is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax and Manchester 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 Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Huddersfield, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halifax to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Halifax to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Halifax to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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