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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Halifax
Compare the available ways to get from London to Halifax, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Halifax:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Halifax costing on average $98.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Halifax costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Halifax
How to get from London to Halifax by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Halifax is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:10 PM 5h15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:25 PM Halifax, Bus Station $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:10 PM 5h15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 8:25 PM Halifax, Bus Station $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1382
6:35 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:40 PM Manchester Airport $280 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C02085+
G892025:40 AM 3h06 London Kings Cross (KGX) 8:46 AM Halifax station (HFX) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - C02135+G88974
9:40 AM 2h49 London Kings Cross (KGX) 12:29 PM Halifax station (HFX) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer - G08088+G89095
9:10 AM 3h06 London Kings Cross (KGX) 12:16 PM Halifax station (HFX) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
2:30 PM 5h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:25 PM Halifax, Bus Station $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX564
2:30 PM 7h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:35 PM Halifax, Bus Station $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX025 · NX032 · NX564
10:55 AM 10h40 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 9:35 PM Halifax, Bus Station $71 1 One-way 2 transfers
- BA1372
3:20 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport $329 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1358
6:40 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:45 AM Manchester Airport $353 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1360
7:45 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:50 AM Manchester Airport $353 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Halifax:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Halifax costing on average $98.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Halifax costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 Halifax, Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Halifax by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Halifax by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Halifax by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
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