The average train between Polegate and Folkestone takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate to Folkestone. 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 Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Polegate is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Hampden Park (Sussex) and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Polegate to Folkestone? 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 Polegate to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Polegate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Polegate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Polegate to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Polegate and Folkestone is 70.7 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.