Train times from Potters Bar to London
Potters Bar connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 20 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 20 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge, Victoria)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Potters Bar to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 20 min | same as fastest | 23 min | 2.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 24 min | same as fastest | 25 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Moorgate | 33 min | same as fastest | 38 min | 4.0/hr | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 44 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 71 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Potters Bar to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Potters Bar to London Kings Cross takes 20 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Potters Bar the 6th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 23 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Potters Bar to St Pancras
The fastest train from Potters Bar to London St Pancras takes 24 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Potters Bar the 18th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 25 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Potters Bar to Moorgate
The fastest train from Potters Bar to London Moorgate takes 33 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Potters Bar the 9th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 38 minutes, 5 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Potters Bar to London Bridge
The fastest train from Potters Bar to London Bridge takes 44 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Potters Bar the 82nd quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Potters Bar to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Potters Bar to Victoria
The fastest train from Potters Bar to London Victoria takes 71 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Potters Bar the 147th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Potters Bar to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Potters Bar to London take?
The fastest train from Potters Bar reaches London Kings Cross in 20 minutes. Potters Bar connects to 5 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Potters Bar?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 20 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate.
Is Potters Bar a good commuter town for London?
At 20 minutes to London Kings Cross, Potters Bar is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Potters Bar to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate.
What are the nearest stations to Potters Bar?
The closest alternatives are Brookmans Park, Hadley Wood, Welham Green. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Kings Cross
Potters Bar is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Potters Bar, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Kentish Town is quicker: 17 km away and 5 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 15 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 14 stations within 20 km that beat Potters Bar.