1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
42K ratings
Google Play
136K reviews
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Polegate
Take a train from Lancaster to Polegate and enjoy the approximately 416 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 10:12.
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
Distance 416 km |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 10:12 |
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
FAQs: Lancaster to Polegate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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.

A one to two-day visit in Polegate allows you to explore key attractions such as the Cuckoo Trail and nearby scenic spots like the South Downs National Park.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Lancaster to Polegate.
Booking trains from Lancaster to Polegate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Lancaster to Polegate is 416 km.
The first train from Lancaster to Polegate leaves at 4:58.
The last train from Lancaster to Polegate departs at 10:12.
Trains from Lancaster to Polegate run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Lancaster that goes to Polegate is Lancaster station (LAN), and it arrives at Polegate station (PLG).
To travel from Lancaster to Polegate, you can take a .
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Lancaster to Polegate.
There is no night train service from Lancaster to Polegate.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Polegate
Lancaster
Polegate
The major train station for departures in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your trip from Lancaster to Polegate.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Lancaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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 Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
information
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
Most popular train connections from Lancaster
More options for your journey from Lancaster to Polegate
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
