There are 3 ways to get from Polegate to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford InternationalEastbourne - Ashford International
2h 39m£21–33Drive 57.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Polegate to Canterbury57.4 mi
1h 22m£15–21Line 7 bus, bus
- Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Station7
- Take the bus from King Street to Bus StationX3
5h 33m
Polegate to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polegate to Canterbury is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Polegate to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Polegate to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, War Memorial and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Polegate and arriving at Canterbury West via Hampden Park (Sussex) and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Polegate and Canterbury is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.
The best way to get from Polegate to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Polegate to Canterbury, including transfers.
Polegate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from War Memorial station.
Polegate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
The best way to get from Polegate to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Polegate, England and Canterbury, England?
Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 33m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–16
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
Bus from King Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Polegate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.
Polegate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polegate to Canterbury is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Polegate to Canterbury.
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