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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Crawley and Polegate. The average train journey from Crawley to Polegate takes 59 minutes, but some Southern train trips are as short as 42 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 42m |
| Lowest price | £17.73 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Southern |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Crawley to Polegate?
2 train services operate from Crawley to Polegate. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 1 | 0h 42m | £17.73 |
| Thameslink | 1 | 1h 16m | £17.73 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Crawley to Polegate on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Crawley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 06:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Crawley twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Polegate faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Polegate to Crawley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main departure station: Three Bridges
There is one train station in Crawley.
All train stations in Crawley:
Three Bridges
Where is the train station in Polegate?
Main arrival station: Berwick (Sussex) Station
Polegate has one train station.
Train stations in Polegate:
Berwick (Sussex) Station
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