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Brighouse to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighouse and Pontefract takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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 46m
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 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighouse is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 7, 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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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