The average train between Polegate and Leicester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Polegate to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Polegate is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Leicester station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Polegate to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
Polegate to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Polegate to Leicester train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Polegate and Leicester is 223 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Leicester via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m.