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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Polegate
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
27 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Polegate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Polegate will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Fast trains
Of the 48 trains that leave Brighton for Polegate on Thu, Nov 06, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y1122404:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)04:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y31101 · Y2839509:36AM0h33
Brighton station (BTN)10:09AMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
1 transfer
Y31212 · Y2845603:36PM0h33
Brighton station (BTN)04:09PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
1 transfer
Y1121612:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)12:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y31221 · Y1115904:06PM0h33
Brighton station (BTN)04:39PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
1 transfer
Y1122404:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)04:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y1121612:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)12:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y1121209:26AM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)09:54AMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y1122907:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)07:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Y1122605:26PM0h28
Brighton station (BTN)05:54PMPolegate station (PLG)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
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 €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€17 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Polegate train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Polegate trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:12 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y11180 · Y11148 | On time 8:07 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 8:40 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y30445 | On time 8:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 8:54 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31082 · Y28387 | On time 8:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 9:09 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11234 | On time 8:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 9:30 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y11181 · Y11149 | On time 9:07 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 9:40 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11212 | 9:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 9:54 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31101 · Y28395 | 9:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 10:09 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y33331 | 9:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 10:30 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31110 · Y11151 | On time 10:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 10:39 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y30453 | 10:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 10:54 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31120 · Y28405 | On time 10:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 11:09 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11189 | On time 10:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 11:30 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31129 · Y11152 | On time 11:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 11:39 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11214 | 11:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 11:54 AM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31139 · Y28415 | On time 11:36 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 12:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11190 | On time 11:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 12:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31375 · Y11154 | On time 12:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 12:39 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11216 | 12:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 12:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31156 · Y28425 | On time 12:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 1:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11191 | On time 12:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 1:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31164 · Y11155 | On time 1:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 1:39 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11218 | On time 1:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 1:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31174 · Y28435 | On time 1:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 2:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11192 | On time 1:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 2:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31183 · Y11278 | On time 2:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 2:39 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11220 | On time 2:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 2:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31193 · Y28446 | On time 2:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 3:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11193 | On time 2:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 3:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y11182 · Y11157 | On time 3:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 3:39 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11222 | On time 3:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h32 | 3:58 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31212 · Y28456 | On time 3:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 4:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11237 | On time 3:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 4:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31221 · Y11159 | On time 4:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 4:39 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11224 | On time 4:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 4:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31231 · Y28466 | On time 4:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 5:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11205 | 4:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 5:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31242 · Y11161 | On time 5:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h35 | 5:41 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11226 | On time 5:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 5:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31252 · Y28476 | On time 5:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 6:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11206 | 5:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 6:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31263 · Y11163 | 6:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 6:43 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11228 | On time 6:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 6:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y33391 | On time 6:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 7:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31282 · Y28492 | On time 7:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 7:43 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11229 | On time 7:26 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h28 | 7:54 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31292 · Y28496 | On time 7:36 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h33 | 8:09 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11188 | On time 7:56 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h34 | 8:30 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y31301 · Y11166 | 8:06 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h37 | 8:43 PM Polegate station (PLG) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Brighton to Polegate
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Brighton to Polegate start from as low as $19 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $20 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Train companies: Southern from Brighton to Polegate trainsSouthern trains will get you between Brighton and Polegate from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€16)
Southern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
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.
There is no high speed train available from Brighton to Polegate.
The distance by train from Brighton to Polegate is 16 miles (27 km).
A visit to Polegate typically requires about 1 to 2 days to explore its nearby attractions, such as the beautiful Cuckoo Trail and the historic Polegate Windmill.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Polegate.
The first train from Brighton to Polegate leaves at 12:01 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Brighton to Polegate. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southern, Southern.
Train ticket prices from Brighton to Polegate can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€16), while the average price is around $20 (€17).
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Polegate is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The last train from Brighton to Polegate leaves at 11:56 PM.
The train from Brighton to Polegate takes 24m and runs 4 per day.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Polegate is Brighton station (BTN), which connects to Polegate station (PLG).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Brighton to Polegate.
The train journey from Brighton to Polegate offers scenic views of the South Downs National Park, with rolling hills, picturesque landscapes, and glimpses of the English countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Brighton to Polegate is feasible. The journey takes 24m, covers a distance of 16 miles (27 km), and there are 4 train journeys available per day.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Polegate
Brighton
Polegate
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Aldrington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aldrington for your trip from Brighton to Polegate.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
Dining
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
Public transit options for London Road (Brighton)
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalAmenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 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: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Polegate is Polegate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Polegate for your journey to Polegate from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:05
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall and both platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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