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How to get fromCardiff to Halifaxby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Halifax by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    4h 34m
    £82–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    7h 13m
    £43–102

  3. Drive 202.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Halifaxcar car 202.2 mi
    4h 14m
    £50–72

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 27m
    £69–191

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Leedstrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 56m
    £128–182

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    6h 27m
    £88–217

Cardiff to Halifax by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Godley Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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