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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Halifax is to bus which costs £11 - £27 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Halifax is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Halifax via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Halifax?

The distance between Sunderland and Halifax is 134 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Sunderland to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Halifax bus from?

Sunderland to Halifax bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Halifax train from?

Sunderland to Halifax train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Halifax?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Halifax is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Sunderland to Halifax bus arrive?

Sunderland to Halifax bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Halifax train arrive?

Sunderland to Halifax train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Halifax is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sunderland to Halifax.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

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Sunderland to Halifax - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Halifax by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Halifaxtrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 45m
£39–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Godley Bridgebus 255
4h 8m
£11–26
Drive 99.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Halifaxcar 99.1 mi
2h 8m
£25–36
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Halifaxtrain
3h 28m
£36–64

Sunderland to Halifax by train

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Halifax via Newcastle and Leeds in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 8m.

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