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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Halifax
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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$18 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Halifax:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Halifax costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Halifax as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Halifax, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Halifax by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry to go to Halifax by train.
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