The average train between Canterbury and Polegate takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Polegate at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Polegate station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Canterbury to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Canterbury to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Canterbury to Polegate train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Polegate is 77.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.