5.0
Pros: It was very easy to transfer from one bus to another! Very comfortable and relaxing! Cons: Please put some heat in the bus stop at the airport! I got there early because it was snowing hard and I froze my feet!
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Halifax to Summerside. Traveling by coach from Halifax to Summerside usually takes around 4 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Maritime Bus coach can make the trip in 4 hours,
Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 0m |
Cheapest price | £29.67 |
Most frequent service | Maritime Bus |
Coach lines | 2 |
Average score for coaches from Halifax to Summerside
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: It was very easy to transfer from one bus to another! Very comfortable and relaxing! Cons: Please put some heat in the bus stop at the airport! I got there early because it was snowing hard and I froze my feet!
Bus tickets for a trip from Halifax to Summerside cost £31.31 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Halifax to Summerside that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Maritime Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Maritime Bus | 1 | 4h 45m | £44.42 |
Maritime Bus | 2 | 4h 23m | £31.35 |
Book Maritime Bus from Halifax to Summerside from £44. There are 1 Maritime Bus schedules from Halifax to Summerside and you can expect on average to pay for a Maritime Bus ticket to Summerside. In Halifax, Maritime Bus departs to Summerside from Maritime Bus Terminal and no other station. In Summerside, Maritime Bus arrives at 96 Water St and no other station.
An average trip on Maritime Bus from Halifax to Summerside takes 4 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Maritime Bus trip will get you to Summerside in 4 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Maritime Bus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Summerside.
Maritime Bus is a Canadian coach company based in Charlottetown, on Canada’s east coast. Its passenger services are based around Canada’s ‘Maritimes’ (hence the name), which incorporates the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island. Onboard their modern coaches, you’ll have access to clean restrooms and plenty of legroom.
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 121 miles from Halifax to Summerside. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Summerside. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 12:00. To see the times for all coaches from Halifax to Summerside, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
A historic city that boasts a rich cultural heritage, Halifax is heaven for culturally-inclined travelers and nature lovers alike. To fully understand the city’s amazing history, head over to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, which is a testament of the city’s military’s past. At noon, reenactors of the Royal Artillery will fire salvoes of the fortress’ noon guns, offering you a unique experience. As Halifax is also a seaport, don’t miss out on the chance to browse around the city’s Seaport Farmers Market, which was first opened nearly 300 years ago. In addition to some of the freshest sea produce around, the market also sells baked products, treats, soaps, and jewelry. If you wish to find some shade and stay away from the busy streets, Halifax Public Gardens, which features an unmistakable Victorian influence, will be a great choice.
The city is the absolute heaven for seafood lovers. For a fine-dining experience, The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar opens its door for you.
The city’s main VIA Rail train station is the Halifax Railway Station, which also serves as the main hub for intercity buses. The city’s main airport is the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Image credit: RicLaf
Link to image attributionThe Maritime Bus Terminal in Halifax is a hub for intercity bus travel for Maritime Bus trips to destinations including Charlottetown, Wolfville, and Moncton. Travelers continuing on past Halifax can transfer to the next door VIA Rail station or walk to several nearby car rental agencies. The bus station offers an indoor waiting room with restrooms, and make sure to stop by the nearby Tim Hortons for a pre-travel doughnut.
Maritime Bus Terminal
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
All coaches from Halifax arrive at one main station in Summerside.
96 Water St
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.