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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Polegate (PLG)

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19

train journeys
per day

44

miles (71 kms)

2hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:08 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Polegate (PLG)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Polegate , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Polegate is approximately 44 miles (71 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 43 mins.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Polegate.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Polegate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Polegate Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:08
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:55
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    12:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    14:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    19:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    17:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    20:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    18:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    21:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    19:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    22:03
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    20:58
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    23:18
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    21:55
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    00:15
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    22:58
    6 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    05:43
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    23:58
    8 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Folkestone Central
    Polegate
    Folkestone Central to Polegate

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Folkestone Central and Polegate

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Polegate by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Polegate vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Polegate can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Polegate. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Polegate.

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