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The Piece Hall
A major covered cloth hall turned cultural venue, with heritage displays, shops and events. It is central to Halifax's identity and a key first stop.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 97 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Halifax:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Halifax costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Halifax take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
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Buses from Nottingham to Halifax run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 3:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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A major covered cloth hall turned cultural venue, with heritage displays, shops and events. It is central to Halifax's identity and a key first stop.
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Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or no tip is fine.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Most Nottingham to Halifax buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Halifax bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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