Pontefract to Brighton Trains

Pontefract to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Brighton takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

4h 16m

£88–130

Pontefract to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:47 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
2:47 PM → 6:51 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 8:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 2:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 2:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 1:53 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 2:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 2:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 2:48 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Brighton? 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.

Pontefract to Brighton trains

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Pontefract to Brighton train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:47 PM → 5:51 PM

2:47 PM → 6:51 PM

3:47 PM → 7:51 PM

4:47 PM → 8:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM

8:47 AM → 12:48 PM

9:47 AM → 1:48 PM

10:47 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM

8:47 AM → 12:48 PM

9:47 AM → 1:48 PM

10:47 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 1:53 PM

11:19 AM → 3:43 PM

1:19 PM → 5:43 PM

3:20 PM → 7:43 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM

8:47 AM → 12:48 PM

9:47 AM → 1:48 PM

10:47 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM

8:47 AM → 12:48 PM

9:47 AM → 1:48 PM

10:47 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 11:48 AM

8:47 AM → 12:48 PM

9:47 AM → 1:48 PM

10:47 AM → 2:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton

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