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Worcester to Polegate by train

First train

04:14

Last train

21:52

Departure station

Worcester

Arrival station

Polegate

Journey time

From 4h 26m

Distance

142 miles (229 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

How to travel from Worcester to Polegate by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Worcester to Polegate? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Worcester and Polegate, which usually take 5 hours 53 minutes to complete the 142 miles (229 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Polegate by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Worcester to Polegate if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Polegate? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Worcester to Polegate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Worcester and Polegate by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Worcester to Polegate is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Worcester to Polegate?

No, there are no direct train services from Worcester to Polegate. Travelling from Worcester to Polegate by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Worcester to Polegate leave?

The first train from Worcester to Polegate leaves at 04:14. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Worcester to Polegate leave?

The last train from Worcester to Polegate leaves at 21:52. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Worcester and Polegate by train?

Trains travelling from Worcester to Polegate cover a distance of around 142 miles (229 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Polegate to Worcester.

Cheap train tickets from Worcester to Polegate

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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