The average train between Bournemouth and Polegate takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Polegate. 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 Bournemouth and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Polegate at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Polegate station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Bournemouth to Polegate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Polegate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Polegate station.
Book your Bournemouth to Polegate train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Polegate is 149.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Polegate via Southampton Central and Brighton in around 3h 32m.