There are 3 ways to get from Ely to Halifax by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Halifaxtrain
3h 19m£54–89Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ely to Halifaxcar 152.4 mi
2h 55m£38–55Train, line 549 bus
- Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Huddersfieldtrain
- Take the bus from St. George's Square to Halifax Bus Stationbus 549
5h 58m
Ely to Halifax by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Halifax is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Halifax is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Ely and Halifax is 157 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ely to Halifax, including transfers.
Ely to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Halifax is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ely to Halifax.
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What companies run services between Ely, England and Halifax, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Ely to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from St. George's Square to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield
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