The average train between Polegate and Canterbury takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Polegate is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Hampden Park (Sussex) and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Polegate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Polegate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Polegate to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Polegate and Canterbury is 77.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.