There are 3 ways to get from Halifax to Prescot by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 612 bus
best- Take the train from Halifax to Newton-le-Willowstrain Leeds - Chester
- Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to World of Glassbus 612
2h 22m£18–31Drive 51.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Halifax to Prescotcar 51.2 mi
1h 4m£13–19Bus, line 471 bus, line 607 bus
- Take the bus from George Street 24 to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
4h 58m
Halifax to Prescot by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Prescot is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Prescot is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax to Prescot. However, there are services departing from George Street 24 and arriving at Tinling Close via Rochdale Interchange, Bolton Interchange, Wigan Rail Stations and Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Halifax and Prescot is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Prescot without a car is to train and line 612 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Halifax to Prescot, including transfers.
Halifax to Prescot bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from George Street 24 station.
Halifax to Prescot bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Prescot is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Halifax to Prescot.
There are 2414+ hotels available in Prescot.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Prescot, England?
You can take a bus from George Street 24 to Tinling Close via Rochdale Interchange, Bolton Interchange, Wallgate, Wigan Rail Stations, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to World of Glass
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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