The average train between Polegate and Cambridge takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Polegate to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Polegate is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Cambridge station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Polegate to Cambridge train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
Polegate to Cambridge train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Polegate to Cambridge train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Polegate and Cambridge is 153.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Cambridge via East Croydon in around 3h 7m.