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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Brighouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brighouse will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 31 trains from Manchester to Brighouse, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Manchester to Brighouse run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 38m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Brighouse.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brighouse trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G15989+ P28613 | 6:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h46 | 6:46 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
C24567+ NT036500 | 6:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h05 | 7:20 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89236 | 6:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 7:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15866+ NT049000 | 7:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h10 | 8:10 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89242 | 7:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 8:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15897+ NT171900 | 8:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 9:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
G89110+ Y14827 | On time 8:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h58 | 9:19 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89246 | 8:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 9:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89199 · L89403 | On time 8:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h54 | 9:51 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
G15896+ NT006300 | 9:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 10:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89250 | 9:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 10:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89204+ C00194 | On time 9:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h04 | 11:01 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
C24590+ NT005100 | 10:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 11:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89253 | 10:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 11:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89210 · L89420 | On time 10:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h04 | 12:01 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
C24597+ NT004700 | 11:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 12:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89256 | 11:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h57 | 12:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16000+ NT059500 | 12:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 13:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89259 | 12:35 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h57 | 13:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89219 · L89438 | On time 12:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h54 | 13:51 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
C24608+ NT059900 | 13:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 14:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89262 | 13:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 14:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89223 · L89449 | On time 13:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 14:52 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
G16023+ NT064000 | 14:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 15:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89265 | 14:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 15:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89227 · L89460 | On time 14:54 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h57 | 15:51 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
C24619+ NT064200 | 15:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 16:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89269 | 15:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 16:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16020+ NT065900 | 16:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 17:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
L89272 | 16:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 17:32 Brighouse station (BGH) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24631+ NT066100 | 17:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h00 | 18:15 Brighouse station (BGH) | 1 change | |
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Volunteer-run transport museum with vintage buses and memorabilia, offering a practical look at West Yorkshire's road transport history.
Local history museum at nearby Bankfield House with costume, art and social history displays that add context to Calderdale's past.
Small regimental museum in Halifax with uniforms, medals and archives, useful for visitors interested in Yorkshire military history.
Popular canal-side walking route with locks, boats and waterside views, ideal for an easy stroll close to the town centre.
Large park and woodland area with walking paths, open green space and family-friendly scenery on the edge of Brighouse.
Main shopping street through central Brighouse, lined with independent shops and historic buildings that show the town's everyday character.
A rich West Yorkshire fruit loaf packed with currants and peel, traditionally eaten sliced with cheese or butter. It is a much-loved regional tea-time staple.
A strong crumbly blue cheese from Yorkshire with a sharp, creamy flavour. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and often served with fruit cake.
Thin beef sausages seasoned with mace and pepper, traditionally made in Yorkshire and often served with mashed potato and onion gravy.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a contemporary, welcoming setting near the centre of Brighouse.
Well-known local café and restaurant popular for brunch, cakes, coffee and light lunches in a friendly casual setting.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant in Brighouse known for modern British cooking, cocktails and a lively town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for West Yorkshire, while accommodation is usually cheaper than in major tourist cities such as London or Edinburgh.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Brighouse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Brighouse trains use the Manchester Victoria to Brighouse station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Brighouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Brighouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brighouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighouse: Parking.
Available at Brighouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramped access to both platforms via road bridge. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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