The cheapest and fastest coaches from Halifax to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Halifax to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Wakefield will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 buses that leave Halifax for Wakefield 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 23 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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 and train for Halifax to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 23 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Halifax to Wakefield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Wakefield coaches for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:20 Halifax | 1h15 | 06:35 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Halifax to Wakefield
Buses from Halifax to Wakefield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 23 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 23 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 4m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Halifax to Wakefield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Wakefield 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 Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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