There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Polegate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 28m£17–32Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to Polegatecar 57.2 mi
1h 22m£14–21Bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
- Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
5h 29m
Canterbury to Polegate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Polegate is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Polegate is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Canterbury and Polegate is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Polegate without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Canterbury to Polegate, including transfers.
Canterbury to Polegate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Polegate is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Polegate, England?
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Polegate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.
Canterbury to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Polegate is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Canterbury to Polegate.
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