Yorkshire Station code BUH
Brough
Brough by train: a Humber-side town on the site of Roman Petuaria, close to the Yorkshire Wolds Way and a short hop from the Humber Bridge.
- Around 2 hours 25 minutes from London
- 1 LNER route
- 2 things to do
Yachts moored beyond the reed beds at Brough Haven, on the Humber.Photo: Martin Dawes, CC BY-SA 2.0
About Brough
Brough is a small town on the north bank of the Humber, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It stands on the site of Petuaria, a Roman fort founded around AD 70 that grew into a civil town and river crossing, and it has a long association with BAE Systems.
The town sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, and the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail passes its eastern end on the way from Hessle to Filey. Further east along the estuary, the Humber Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1981 and has a walkway for pedestrians and cyclists.
LNER calls here once a day in each direction on its London–Hull train, and Hull Trains also runs direct services to King's Cross.
Journey
BUH- Fastest from London King's Cross
- Around 2 hours 25 minutes
- LNER routes calling
- 1
| Route | Previous stop | Next stop |
|---|---|---|
| London – Hull stop 8 of 9 | Selby | Hull Paragon |
May–December 2026 timetable · not every train calls at every station
LNER's one daily train from King's Cross takes about 2 hours 23 minutes on weekdays in the May–December 2026 timetable, and a little longer at weekends. The direct LNER train to London leaves in the morning, Monday to Saturday.
Journey times are from LNER's May–December 2026 timetable and vary by train. Check yours with LNER timetables or the National Rail journey planner.
Key facts
- Opened
- 1840 (Hull and Selby Railway)
- Platforms
- 2
- Managed by
- TransPennine Express
- Passengers a year
- 552,000 (April 2024 – March 2025) Source: orr.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Did you know?
- The line through Brough once had four tracks. The outer pair were lifted in the early 1970s, but their disused platform faces can still be seen.
- The town stands on the site of Petuaria, a Roman fort founded around AD 70 that grew into a civil town and river crossing.
- Brough has a long association with BAE Systems, whose factory stands at Brough Aerodrome; the company announced the end of manufacturing there in 2012.
Photos of Brough
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Yachts moored beyond the reed beds at Brough Haven, on the Humber. Photo: Martin Dawes, CC BY-SA 2.0 -
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A Northern train calls at Brough in September 2023; the footbridge links the two platforms. Photo: Alex Noble, CC0 -
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Brough from the footbridge, with a waiting room on each platform. Photo: Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0
Arriving at Brough
The entrance and ticket office are on Station Road beside platform 1. The platforms sit above the entrance and are reached by ramps, with a footbridge (also ramped) over the line. Brough's shops and bus services are a short walk away, and there are car parks on both sides of the line. For the Humber Bridge, stay on the train to Hessle.
The station is close to the centre: Brough's shops and bus services are a short walk away. There are pay-and-display car parks on both sides of the line.
Getting around
Local Northern and TransPennine Express trains run frequently along the Humber to Hull. For the Humber Bridge, take a Northern train to Hessle, the nearest station on the north bank, from whose platforms the bridge can be seen.
Other train services and connections
- Hull Trains (London King's Cross and Hull)
- TransPennine Express (Hull, and Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool)
- Northern (Hull, Bridlington, Scarborough, Doncaster, Sheffield, York and Halifax)
Station facilities
- Step-free accessRamps to both platforms (National Rail category A); no lifts
- StaffMon–Sat 05:15–19:45, Sun 09:00–18:30
- Ticket officeOn platform 1; Mon–Sat 05:15–19:45, Sun 09:00–18:30
- Ticket machineOn platform 1
- Help pointsOn both platforms, with induction loops
- ToiletsNone at the station
- Waiting roomsHeated, on both platforms; Mon–Sat 05:30–19:30, Sun 09:00–16:30
- CoffeeCoffee kiosk, Mon–Sat 06:00–11:30
- Wi-fiAvailable
- Left luggageNone
- Car park172 spaces (7 accessible), run by APCOA for TransPennine Express
- Cycle storage87 spaces on both platforms, sheltered, with CCTV
Checked September 2026. Facilities and opening hours change — see the National Rail Enquiries station page (opens in a new tab) for the latest details.
History of the station
Brough station opened in 1840 on the Hull and Selby Railway, which followed the north bank of the Humber to meet the Leeds and Selby line and gave Hull a through rail route to the West Riding. The line later passed to the North Eastern Railway and was widened to four tracks through the station; the outer tracks were removed in the early 1970s, leaving two platforms in use. Today every train on the routes out of Hull stops here, including direct London services run by Hull Trains and one LNER train each way.
A half-day from Brough
Use Brough as a starting point for the Humber Bridge and the Wolds Way.
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Morning
Over the Humber
Take a Northern train nine minutes east to Hessle, the nearest station to the Humber Bridge, and walk out along the bridge's footway for views up and down the estuary.
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Afternoon
A taste of the Wolds Way
The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail begins at Hessle and heads for Filey, passing the eastern end of Brough; follow a stretch of it before catching a train back.
Things to do near Brough
Humber Bridge
Opened in 1981, this Grade I listed suspension bridge spans about 1.4 miles of the Humber estuary. Its walkway is open to pedestrians and cyclists, and the surrounding estate has woodland paths and picnic spots.
Yorkshire Wolds Way
A 79-mile National Trail from Hessle to Filey through the chalk hills of the Wolds, which passes by the eastern end of Brough.
Distances are approximate. Opening times and prices change — check the official website before you go.
Day trips from Brough
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Hull
Free museums, the old town, the Deep and the Humber waterfront.
TransPennine Express and Northern trains take 13–19 minutes, with several an hour.
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Hessle and the Humber Bridge
The nearest station to the bridge and the start of the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
Northern trains take about 9 minutes, roughly hourly.
Where to stay in Brough
Brough has few places to stay; nearby Hull has a much wider choice. Compare options with the search link.
Tips for your visit
- LNER calls at Brough only once a day each way, so check Hull Trains too for direct London journeys.
- Hessle, further east along the line towards Hull and served by Northern, is the nearest station to the Humber Bridge.
Questions about Brough station
Are there toilets at Brough station?
No. National Rail lists no toilet facilities at Brough, so plan ahead.
Is Brough station step-free?
Yes. Ramps lead from the entrance to both platforms, and National Rail rates the station step-free category A. There are no lifts.
Can I park at Brough station?
Yes. The station car park has 172 spaces and is run by APCOA for TransPennine Express; the daily rate was £6.80 when checked in September 2026.
Which station is best for the Humber Bridge?
Hessle, about nine minutes east of Brough by Northern train. It is the nearest station to the bridge.
Can I get a direct train to London from Brough?
Yes. LNER calls once a day each way on its London–Hull train, and Hull Trains runs further direct services to King's Cross.
Can I buy a coffee at the station?
Yes, from the coffee kiosk, Monday to Saturday 06:00–11:30 (checked September 2026).
Sources we checked (September 2026)
We researched this page using the sources below. They are listed for transparency and are not links; always check official websites for the latest details.
- assets.ctfassets.net/mxack5k9p2sw/7jQOjS38muWdVQbPCRGxyV/809f4c4fe0a29fcd38233147ab0f48…
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brough_railway_station
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brough,_East_Riding_of_Yorkshire
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petuaria
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Bridge
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessle_railway_station
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Wolds_Way
- humberbridge.co.uk/
- nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/yorkshire-wolds-way/
- routing.openstreetmap.de/
- nationalrail.co.uk/stations/buh/
- dataportal.orr.gov.uk/statistics/usage/estimates-of-station-usage/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_and_Selby_Railway
- nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/
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