There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 1m£60–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 58m£35–59Drive 152.4 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Halifaxcar 152.4 mi
3h 17m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
- Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain Chester - Leeds
5h 15m£65–111
Aberystwyth to Halifax by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Godley Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Halifax via Shrewsbury, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Halifax is 178 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Halifax bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Halifax is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Halifax, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Halifax via Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Godley Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Chester to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Halifax bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Halifax train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Halifax is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Aberystwyth to Halifax.
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