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Cross the border into East Sussex with a train from Brighton to Polegate. Situated on the outskirts of Eastbourne, you can visit the resort's charming Victorian pier and seaside attractions. Or maybe you're catching up with friends and family. Either way, taking the train will get you there and back without any fuss.

See the latest train times from Brighton to Polegate below if you're ready to start your journey and download our On Track app for paperless tickets.

Journey information from Brighton to Polegate

  • How long is the average journey duration from Brighton to Polegate? 0 hours 30 minutes
  • How long is the fastest journey duration from Brighton to Polegate? 0 hours 24 minutes
  • When is the first train from Brighton to Polegate? 05:00
  • When is the last train from Brighton to Polegate? 23:32
  • How many services run for Brighton to Polegate today? 37

The above information is intended as a guide. It may not include timetable alterations because of engineering work, unplanned disruption etc. Please use the journey planner to plan your journey before you travel. Some tickets are subject to restrictions. Please check these before you travel.

The information above refers to direct journeys only. Other journeys may be available by changing train or by using a different London Terminal. At certain times buses may operate some of the journeys shown. Services of all operators on the route shown are included in the figures. Not all tickets may be used on all services.

On many routes, the last journey before services finish for the day departs after midnight. Where this is the case, it is this service (in the early hours of the following morning), and not the last one before midnight that is shown.

Find the next train to Polegate from Brighton

Departures
Arrivals
Live departures for Brighton
Due Destination Platform Expected Train Length  further details  Additional Information 
08:26 Ore Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Ore
08:56 Eastbourne Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Eastbourne
09:26 Ore Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Ore
09:56 Eastbourne Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Eastbourne
Live arrivals at Brighton
Due Destination Platform Expected Train Length  further details  Additional Information 
08:19 Hastings Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Hastings
08:49 Ore Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Ore
09:19 Hastings Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Hastings
09:39 Eastbourne Platform On time 4 coaches See details on departure to Eastbourne
09:48 Ore Platform Cancelled 4 coaches See details on departure to Ore

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