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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighouse and Pontefract takes 1h 35m 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.

1h 35m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighouse to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Brighouse and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighouse is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Brighouse, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Brighouse to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 36m.

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