The average train between Dover and Polegate takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Polegate at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Polegate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Dover to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Dover to Polegate train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Dover and Polegate is 81.9 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 2h 41m.