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The Bus Museum
Volunteer-run transport museum with vintage buses and memorabilia, offering a practical look at West Yorkshire's road transport history.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 3 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Brighouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Brighouse will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Sheffield to Brighouse, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Brighouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 41 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Brighouse:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Brighouse costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Brighouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-25.57. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Brighouse trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 Sheffield | 2h03 | 10:38 Brighouse | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sheffield to Brighouse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:51 |
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Discover the best of Brighouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighouse trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Brighouse trains use the Sheffield to Brighouse station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Brighouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped 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.
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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