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.
Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:42 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Pontefract to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Pontefract to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Pontefract and Brighton is 328.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Brighton via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m.