The average train between Derby and Polegate takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Polegate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Polegate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Derby to Polegate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Polegate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Polegate station.
Book your Derby to Polegate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Derby and Polegate is 261.7 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Polegate via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 31m.