What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax is to car ferry and train via Manchester which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Godley Bridge via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Halifax?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Halifax is 199 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Halifax without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax without a car is to car ferry and train via Manchester which takes 12h and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Halifax bus from?

Northern Ireland to Halifax bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Halifax bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Halifax bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Halifax.

Northern Ireland to Halifax - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Halifax by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Halifaxtrain
4h 4m
£39–138
Car ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
12h
£59–134
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
5. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
12h 14m
£159–485
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
13h 23m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
4h 5m
£47–150
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
4h 35m
£45–140
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
5h 25m
£50–157
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Halifaxtrain
4h 24m
£41–208
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
4h 50m
£55–157
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Halifaxtrain
5h 34m
£82–212
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain Chester - Leeds
12h 54m
£70–161
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Halifaxcar
6h 35m
£81–308

Northern Ireland to Halifax by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 197.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Halifax. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Bradford Interchange, walk to Bradford Interchange, then take the train to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Halifax via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 12h.

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