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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Halifax
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Halifax 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 49m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Halifax by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Halifax is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Halifax:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Halifax costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Halifax as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Huddersfield, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Halifax by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Halifax by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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