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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Alton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Alton is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Woking Railway Station Southside via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Alton. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Alton via Leeds, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Halifax to Alton?

The distance between Halifax and Alton is 257 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Alton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Halifax to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Alton bus from?

Halifax to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Halifax Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Alton train from?

Halifax to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Alton?

The best way to get from Halifax to Alton is to train via London which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Halifax to Alton bus arrive?

Halifax to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Halifax to Alton train arrive?

Halifax to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Alton is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Halifax to Alton.

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

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Halifax to Alton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 13 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Halifax to Alton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
5h 28m
£88–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035
10h 12m
£36–69
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 564
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
9h 35m
£51–122
Drive 218.3 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Altoncar 218.3 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
5h 39m
£81–291
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 50m
£116–180
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 13 bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus
5h 34m
£100–210
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
7h 8m
£99–350
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
7h 18m
£138–329

Halifax to Alton by train, tram, foot, and bus

96Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Alton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Alton via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Terminal 5, Woking Railway Station Southside, and Woking in around 9h 35m.

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