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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Polegate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    3h 31m
    £90–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cophall Roundaboutbus bus 500
    8h 56m
    £35–54

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cophall Roundaboutbus bus 500
    7h 5m
    £40–55

  4. Drive  184.8 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Polegatecar car 184.8 mi
    3h 52m
    £46–67

  5. Fly from East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    6h 12m
    £98–249

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    6h 21m
    £95–229

Derby to Polegate by train

Calendar220Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Polegate, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Polegate via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Cophall Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 7h 5m.

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