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Trains from Ilford (IFD) to Polegate (PLG)

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37

train journeys
per day

51

miles (83 kms)

1hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

00:21 / 23:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ilford (IFD) to Polegate (PLG)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Ilford and Polegate , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ilford to Polegate is approximately 51 miles (83 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 12 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Ilford and Polegate.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ilford to Polegate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Ilford to Polegate Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:21
    6 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    07:10
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    05:29
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    07:54
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    08:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    09:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    10:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    13:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    13:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    14:06
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    16:09
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate
  • Mon 6th May
    14:36
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Ilford
    Polegate
    Ilford to Polegate

About Ilford Station

Station name Ilford (IFD)
Address Ilford station, Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:00
Saturday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
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 Ilford and Polegate

The travel time between Ilford and Polegate by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ilford and Polegate vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:21.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ilford & Polegate. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Ilford and Polegate.

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