The average train between Kent and Polegate takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Polegate at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Polegate station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Kent to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Kent to Polegate train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Kent and Polegate is 57.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.