The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontefract to Brighouse
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontefract to Brighouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontefract to Brighouse will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Pontefract for Brighouse every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
13:160h40Pontefract Monkhill13:56Brighouse£91One-way0 changes
6:181h32Pontefract Monkhill7:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
7:201h30Pontefract Monkhill8:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
7:531h28Pontefract Monkhill9:21Brighouse£111One-way1 change
8:181h32Pontefract Monkhill9:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
13:160h40Pontefract Monkhill13:56Brighouse£91One-way0 changes
7:531h28Pontefract Monkhill9:21Brighouse£111One-way1 change
13:211h29Pontefract Monkhill14:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
7:201h30Pontefract Monkhill8:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
9:201h30Pontefract Monkhill10:50Brighouse£111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Pontefract to Brighouse
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontefract to Brighouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Pontefract to Brighouse train times
The table below shows live departures for Pontefract to Brighouse trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:18 Pontefract Monkhill | 1h32 | 7:50 Brighouse | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:20 Pontefract Monkhill | 1h30 | 8:50 Brighouse | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:53 Pontefract Monkhill | 1h28 | 9:21 Brighouse | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:18 Pontefract Monkhill | 1h32 | 9:50 Brighouse | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:45 Pontefract Monkhill | 1h38 | 10:23 Brighouse | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontefract to Brighouse
Trains from Pontefract to Brighouse run on average 6 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 38m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 3:37 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Pontefract to Brighouse trainsGrand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Pontefract and Brighouse from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pontefract to Brighouse train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pontefract 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Pontefract and Brighouse
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Station is unstaffed. No step-free access to platform2, which is via stepped footbridge. There is level access from the station entrance to platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Mill Dam Lane outside the Railway Inn
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement will pick up/drop off on Railway Street opposite the Station entrance
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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