The average train between Maidstone and Polegate takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 1:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Polegate at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Polegate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Polegate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Maidstone to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Polegate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Maidstone to Polegate train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Maidstone and Polegate is 52.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 2h 46m.