There are 9 ways to get from Halifax to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain
5h 44m£100–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgatebus Ukn11
10h 22m£36–61Drive 269.4 mi
- Drive from Halifax to Arbroathcar 269.4 mi
5h 13m£67–96Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 58m£103–275Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Arbroathtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
6h 26m£108–234Train, bus
- Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Dundee stationbus
7h 45m£91–159Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
8h 2m£97–220Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
7h 56m£158–363Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
8h 21m£133–261
Halifax to Arbroath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Arbroath is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Arbroath is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Leeds City Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Arbroath via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Halifax and Arbroath is 321 miles. The road distance is 270.9 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Halifax to Arbroath, including transfers.
Halifax to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Halifax to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Arbroath, Scotland?
You can take a train from Halifax to Arbroath via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Halifax to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.
Halifax to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Arbroath is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Halifax to Arbroath.
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