The average train between Polegate and Bournemouth takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Polegate to Bournemouth. 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 Polegate and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Polegate is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Polegate to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Polegate to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Polegate to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Polegate and Bournemouth is 149.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Bournemouth via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 3h 34m.