What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Halifax?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Halifax is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Halifax?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Halifax is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Godley Bridge via Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Halifax via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Elgin to Halifax?

The distance between Elgin and Halifax is 445 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Halifax without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £180 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Halifax?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Elgin to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Halifax bus from?

Elgin to Halifax bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Halifax train from?

Elgin to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Halifax?

The best way to get from Elgin to Halifax is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Elgin to Halifax bus arrive?

Elgin to Halifax bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Halifax train arrive?

Elgin to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Halifax is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Elgin to Halifax.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Halifax?

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

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Elgin to Halifax - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 37m
£183–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
11h 46m
£46–75
Drive 357.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Halifaxcar 357.9 mi
7h 1m
£89–129
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 58m
£97–248
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
9h 33m
£137–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
10h 43m
£93–140
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 11m
£112–257
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
7h 15m
£96–256
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
7h 43m
£136–325

Elgin to Halifax by train

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Distance: 442.9 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Halifax via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Godley Bridge via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Park and Ride, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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