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Pontefract to Brighouse trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Brighouse takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

1h 34m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Brighousetrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
1h 21m
£10–21

Pontefract to Brighouse train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Brighouse. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Brighouse at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 17m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express59 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express59 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Brighouse via Leeds in around 1h 21m.

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