How to get to Halifax from Leicester

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Compare train for Leicester to Halifax

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £56.

Distance: 129 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Halifax is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Halifax:

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Halifax costing on average £56.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Halifax is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Halifax take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 3m.

Yes, you can take a train between Leicester and Halifax.

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from Leicester to Halifax

How to get to Halifax from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Halifax is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands Railway
    8:092h54
    Leicester
    11:03Halifax
    £471One-way
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  • East Midlands Railway
    8:092h54
    Leicester
    11:03Halifax
    £471One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railway
    8:092h54
    Leicester
    11:03Halifax
    £471One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Leicester to Halifax

Travel to Halifax easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Halifax.

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You can travel between Leicester and Halifax by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Halifax is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Halifax:

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Halifax costing on average £56.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Halifax is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Halifax take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 3m.

The Leicester to Halifax distance is approximately 129 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Halifax is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Halifax as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Halifax:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Halifax station (HFX).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Halifax, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Halifax by coach.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway to go to Halifax by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Halifax:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Halifax often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, Manchester Victoria (MCV), London, Manchester, Bradford Interchange (BDI). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Halifax and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Leicester to Halifax, you can take a train.
To fully experience Halifax, including its maritime history, vibrant waterfront, and nearby attractions like Peggy's Cove, a stay of three to four days is ideal.

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