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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.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotherham to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Halifax will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rotherham for Halifax every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
NX564
NX466
NX466
NX564Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 46 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Rotherham to Halifax coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 6 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX466 | 5:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1h45 | 7:10 Halifax, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX564 | 12:45 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 2h10 | 14:55 Halifax, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Rotherham to Halifax run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 4:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 5 days |
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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.
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Most Rotherham to Halifax buses use the Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange to Halifax, Railway Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotherham and Halifax bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange is 4 km from Rotherham city centre. Public transport options include:
Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs available.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
Available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange: Fully accessible for disabled passengers.
Halifax, Railway Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe available with snacks and beverages.
Wi-Fi is available at Halifax, Railway Station. ATMs are available at Halifax, Railway Station.
Ticket office support is available at Halifax, Railway Station.
Available at Halifax, Railway Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halifax, Railway Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
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