The average train between Brighouse and Pontefract takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighouse to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighouse and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighouse is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Brighouse to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighouse to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Brighouse station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Brighouse to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Brighouse station.
Brighouse to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Brighouse to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Brighouse and Pontefract is 31.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Brighouse to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 36m.