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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Polegate (PLG)

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28

train journeys
per day

155

miles (250 kms)

4hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Polegate (PLG)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Polegate , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Polegate is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 3 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Polegate.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Polegate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Polegate Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:38
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    10:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    11:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    14:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    14:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    15:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    19:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    19:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    15:31
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    20:09
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    16:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    20:39
    Cathays
    Polegate
    Cathays to Polegate

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Polegate Station

Station name Polegate (PLG)
Address Polegate station, High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:35
Saturday 06:10 - 19:35
Sunday 08:30 - 16:05
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Polegate

The travel time between Cathays and Polegate by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Polegate vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Polegate. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Polegate.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cathays and Polegate, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.