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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Polegate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Polegate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Polegate:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Polegate costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Polegate take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (30m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brighton to Polegate train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Polegate trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 8:07 AM Brighton | 0h33 | 8:40 AM Polegate | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:36 AM Brighton | 0h33 | 11:09 AM Polegate | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Polegate
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Trains from Brighton to Polegate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Southern from Brighton to Polegate trainsSouthern trains will get you between Brighton and Polegate from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Polegate
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Polegate by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Polegate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Polegate
Most Brighton to Polegate trains use the Brighton to Polegate station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Polegate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brighton station do trains to Polegate leave from?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Moulsecoomb from Brighton city centre
Moulsecoomb is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Moulsecoomb train station facilities and services
Moulsecoomb has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moulsecoomb.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Moulsecoomb.
Bike and car services
Available at Moulsecoomb: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moulsecoomb.
Which Polegate station do trains from Brighton arrive at?
Getting to Polegate from Polegate city centre
Polegate train station facilities and services
Polegate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Polegate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Polegate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Polegate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Polegate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Polegate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient). Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is at the main entrance on platform 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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