The cheapest and fastest trains from Polegate to Lewes
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Polegate to Lewes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Polegate to Lewes 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 Polegate for Lewes 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 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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 Polegate to Lewes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Polegate to Lewes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Polegate to Lewes train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:37 Polegate | 0h13 | 13:50 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:29 Polegate | 0h16 | 04:45 Lewes | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Polegate to Lewes
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Southern from Polegate to Lewes trainsSouthern trains will get you between Polegate and Lewes from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Polegate to Lewes train

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Important Stations and Airports in Polegate and Lewes
- 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
- 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
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