The average train between Leicester and Brighouse takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Brighouse. 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 Leicester and Brighouse. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Brighouse at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Brighouse? 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 Leicester to Brighouse. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Brighouse station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Leicester to Brighouse train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Brighouse train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Leicester to Brighouse train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Brighouse is 126.1 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Brighouse via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 39m.