The average train between Portsmouth and Polegate takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Polegate. 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 Portsmouth and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Polegate at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Polegate station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Portsmouth to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Polegate station.
Book your Portsmouth to Polegate train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Polegate is 94 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Polegate via Brighton in around 2h 15m.