The average train between Polegate and Maidstone takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate to Maidstone. 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 Maidstone. 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 Maidstone at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hampden Park (Sussex) and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Polegate to Maidstone? 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 Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Polegate to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Polegate to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Polegate to Maidstone train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Polegate and Maidstone is 52.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Maidstone East via Hampden Park (Sussex) and Ashford International in around 3h.