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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Halifax to Belfast?

The distance between Halifax and Belfast is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Halifax to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Belfast bus from?

Halifax to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Belfast bus arrive?

Halifax to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Halifax to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

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Halifax to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Halifax to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 13m
£48–151
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halifax to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 12m
£40–128
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
11h
£92–169
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 32m
£58–140
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 9m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 34m
£43–135
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 44m
£55–172
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4h 24m
£62–173
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Halifax to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
4h 28m
£40–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
6h 19m
£47–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Halifax to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 37m
£82–304

Halifax to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Halifax to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Belfast Grand Central via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h.

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