The average train between Polegate and Margate takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Hampden Park (Sussex) and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Polegate to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Margate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Polegate to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Polegate to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Polegate to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Polegate and Margate is 101 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Margate via Hampden Park (Sussex) and Ashford International in around 3h 33m.