The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Potters Bar
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Potters Bar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Potters Bar will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for Potters Bar on Fri, Dec 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 26 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Fri, Dec 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Leicester to Potters Bar train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Potters Bar trains for tomorrow, Friday, December 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:43 AM Leicester | 2h51 | 6:34 AM Potters Bar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Leicester | 2h29 | 6:34 AM Potters Bar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Leicester | 2h45 | 8:00 AM Potters Bar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Potters Bar
Trains from Leicester to Potters Bar run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 22:30 |
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FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Potters Bar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Potters Bar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potters Bar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leicester to Potters Bar
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 07:15 - 19:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to all platforms via long, steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is subway near the main entrance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on platforms 1 and 4
- Storage location: Station entrance and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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