The cheapest and fastest coaches from Halifax to London
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Halifax to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to London will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Halifax for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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 coach, train and flight for Halifax to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 272 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £162 Average Price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Halifax to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to London coaches for today, Thursday 29 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX564 | 16:00 Halifax, Bus Station | 6h50 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX465 | 23:30 Halifax, Bus Station | 6h50 | 06:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 30 January | |||||
![]() | 05:00 Halifax | 6h50 | 11:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Halifax | 6h50 | 21:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Halifax to London
Buses from Halifax to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 272 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Halifax to LondonYou can travel by bus between Halifax to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Halifax to London
Buses from Halifax to London take six hours with National Express coaches. Coach travel is the cheapest way to get from Halifax to London. National Express runs three or four daily services between Halifax and London, the first departing early morning and the last late at night, arriving in the capital the following morning. Coaches depart from Halifax Town Centre Bus Station which is located at the northern end of the town centre. All coach services arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, situated right next to Victoria Underground which is served by the Circle, District and Victoria underground rail services.
FAQs: Halifax to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Halifax and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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