The average train between Brighton and Pontefract takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Pontefract. 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 Brighton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Pontefract? 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 Brighton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Pontefract station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Brighton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Brighton to Pontefract train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Pontefract is 328.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 46m.