How to travel from Manchester to Halifax

You can get to Halifax from Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Halifax is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Halifax:

A train is €12 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €16 from Manchester to Halifax.

The fastest way from Manchester to Halifax is by train with an average journey time of 39 min.

There are alternative travel options to Halifax that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 50 min of travel time.

The distance between Manchester and Halifax is around 36 km.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Halifax is:

• Around 7 coaches per day.
• 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Halifax from Manchester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Halifax:

• Trains from Manchester to Halifax most often leave from Manchester Victoria and arrive in Halifax.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Halifax:

• Megabus or National Express can take you to Halifax by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from Manchester to Halifax for €16.
• Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express can take you to Halifax by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Halifax for €4.

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Halifax with the following travel companies:

• You can find 7 direct coaches per day to take to Halifax with.
• You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Halifax with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Halifax tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.