The average train between Polegate and Staplehurst takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate to Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Hampden Park (Sussex) and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Staplehurst. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Staplehurst station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Polegate to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Polegate to Staplehurst train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Polegate to Staplehurst train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Polegate and Staplehurst is 43.4 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.