How to travel from London to Halifax

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Halifax

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $54.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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Flight

$102

Average price

$32

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Cheapest

$181

Average price

3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Grand Central Trains

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Halifax

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX564
08:30AM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:55PMHalifax, Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX564
08:30AM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:55PMHalifax, Bus Station
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC40796+Northern Rail (3)Y25813
09:40AM2h49
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:29PMHalifax station (HFX)
$1151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

LNERC40793+Northern Rail (3)Y25640
09:10AM3h06
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:16PMHalifax station (HFX)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
LNERC40789+Northern Rail (3)G90649
08:40AM3h04
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:44AMHalifax station (HFX)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
LNERC40798+Northern Rail (3)Y25410
10:10AM3h06
London Kings Cross (KGX)
01:16PMHalifax station (HFX)
$1151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX465
11:59PM6h41
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:40AMHalifax, Bus Station
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Halifax

Travel to Halifax 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 London to Halifax.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Halifax including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Halifax is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $1 (€0.96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Halifax costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Halifax costing on average $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from London to Halifax is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Halifax take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 30m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from London to Halifax is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Halifax is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Halifax as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Halifax:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Halifax, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Halifax by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Halifax by flight.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, LNER, Avanti West Coast, First Hull Trains to go to Halifax by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Halifax with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Halifax often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Stockport, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Halifax and these popular destinations at a great price.

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