The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Halifax
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Halifax will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Halifax every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 11 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Halifax
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £155.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Halifax bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Halifax coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 02:15 Cardiff | 11h40 | 13:55 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Halifax
Buses from Cardiff to Halifax run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Cardiff to HalifaxYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Halifax with National Express, Megabus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Halifax coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Halifax by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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