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It takes an average of 2h 31m to travel from London Waterloo East to Polegate by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (80 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo East to Polegate and tickets for this journey start from £12.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:53 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo East | |
| Arrival station | Polegate | |
| Journey time | From 1h 24m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (80 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.50 | |
| Train operators | Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from London Waterloo East to Polegate in 1 hour 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Waterloo East to Polegate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 31 minutes to travel the 50 miles (80 km) from London Waterloo East to Polegate by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with South Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Polegate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from London Waterloo East to Polegate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £12.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Polegate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.