Polegate live departures
Next trains leaving Polegate (PLG), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Polegate live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePLG
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.8209, 0.2517
- Nearest stationHampden Park (3.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,079,980
- GB rank501st busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
About this board
Polegate is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code PLG. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Polegate handled 1,079,980 passenger entries and exits, ranking 501st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Eastbourne (244,628 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Polegate usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Polegate
Polegate station FAQs
What is the station code for Polegate?
The three-letter CRS code for Polegate is PLG. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Polegate departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Polegate itself.
How busy is Polegate station?
Polegate recorded 1,079,980 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 501st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Eastbourne.
Which stations are closest to Polegate?
The nearest station is Hampden Park, about 3.4 km away in a straight line. Pevensey & Westham (5.2 km) and Eastbourne (6.1 km) are also close.
Check another station
Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.