There are 7 ways to get from Alton to Halifax by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 52m£87–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Halifax Bus Stationbus 564
10h 57m£44–106Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Alton to Halifaxcar 218.3 mi
4h 15m£53–77Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 23m£80–291Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
6h 42m£116–179Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 49m£116–251Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Halifaxtrain
6h 30m£97–348
Alton to Halifax by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Halifax is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Halifax is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Halifax station. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Halifax Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Halifax via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Alton and Halifax is 253 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Halifax without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Alton to Halifax, including transfers.
Alton to Halifax bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Alton to Halifax train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
The best way to get from Alton to Halifax is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Halifax, England?
You can take a train from Alton to Halifax via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Halifax Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Alton to Halifax bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Alton to Halifax train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Halifax is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Alton to Halifax.
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