The cheapest and fastest trains from Lewes to Polegate
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lewes to Polegate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lewes to Polegate will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lewes for Polegate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lewes to Polegate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewes to Polegate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lewes to Polegate train times
The table below shows live departures for Lewes to Polegate trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 Lewes | 0h14 | 04:53 Polegate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lewes to Polegate
Trains from Lewes to Polegate run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 12m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Southern from Lewes to Polegate trainsSouthern trains will get you between Lewes and Polegate from £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: Lewes to Polegate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lewes 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
Important Stations and Airports in Lewes and Polegate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramp to platforms 2 and 3 (to London / some trains to Seaford / Eastbourne). Ramp is over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). Lifts to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms
- Storage location: Cycle Hub in main car park, access via the Key.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:05
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall and both platforms.
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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