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Trip Overview

The average bus between Halifax and Edinburgh takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 7h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Halifax to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 47m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Halifax to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice daily between Halifax and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBus7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus10h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldFlixBus7h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Halifax to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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