Travelling by train from Peterborough to Brighouse

Ready to travel from Peterborough to Brighouse by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Peterborough and Brighouse

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €95.75, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Peterborough to Brighouse departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:47 and the last one is at 22:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:43, with the last one at 22:47.

How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Brighouse?

This journey covers a total of 161 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Peterborough and Brighouse

Tickets for travel between Peterborough and Brighouse can be booked 2 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Brighouse

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighouse.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Peterborough to Brighouse by train?

The total distance between Peterborough and Brighouse by train is 161 kilometres.

How much does the train from Peterborough to Brighouse cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €95.75. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Peterborough to Brighouse?

Tickets for this journey become available 2 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Peterborough to Brighouse?

The quickest journey is 1 hour and 52 minutes.