- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€9
Fastest journey on Sep 18
37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
37 m
Trains on Sep 18
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potters Bar to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potters Bar to London will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 trains from Potters Bar to London, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 37 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (30m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Northern, Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Potters Bar to London trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C10098 | On time 6:02 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h20 | 6:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18620 | On time 6:10 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h35 | 6:45 AM Moorgate (MOG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18620+ W32917 | On time 6:10 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h34 | 6:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
C56285 | On time 6:23 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h37 | 7:00 AM Moorgate (MOG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10180 | On time 6:32 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h20 | 6:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18538 | On time 6:37 AM Potters Bar station (PBR) | 0h38 | 7:15 AM Moorgate (MOG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Potters Bar to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Waterloo -> Westminster Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potters Bar to London trains use the Potters Bar to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at Finsbury Park. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
Potters Bar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Potters Bar.
Wi-Fi is available at Potters Bar. ATMs are available at Potters Bar.
Ticket office support is available at Potters Bar.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potters Bar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potters Bar: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potters Bar: 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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Finsbury Park is 6 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Finsbury Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Finsbury Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Finsbury Park. ATMs are available at Finsbury Park.
Ticket office support is available at Finsbury Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Finsbury Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Finsbury Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Finsbury Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platfrom 1/2 only (towards London). Access to all other platforms via steps. Assistance Meeting Point is ticket office. 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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