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Potters Bar Museum
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar and enjoy the approximately 32 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:46.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 32 km |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:46 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Northern from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Letchworth Garden City and Potters Bar. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
30m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£14
Great Northern frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Potters Bar
Things to do in Potters Bar
Discover the best of Potters Bar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potters Bar trip today.
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de Havilland Aircraft Museum
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St Albans Museum + Gallery
A regional museum and gallery with Hertfordshire collections, temporary exhibitions and family-friendly displays in nearby St Albans.
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Trent Country Park
A broad expanse of woodland, meadows and lakes with well-marked trails, wildlife and excellent options for walking near Potters Bar.
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Northaw Great Wood and Common
A large open common with woods and rough grassland, popular for walking, horse riding and enjoying a more rural local landscape.
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North Mymms
A historic village area with a green, old church and traditional character, offering one of the most atmospheric short walks nearby.
Fish and Chips
A classic pub meal of battered cod with chips. Long tied to everyday eating across Hertfordshire and the wider South East.
Sunday Roast
A hearty roast dinner with roasted meat, potatoes, vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire pudding, traditionally eaten on Sundays in local pubs and homes.
Bangers and Mash
Sausages served with mashed potato and onion gravy. A familiar British comfort dish commonly found in pubs around Potters Bar.
Blue Olive
Popular Turkish restaurant serving charcoal grills, mezze and warm bread in a lively, polished setting on Darkes Lane.
Amici
Reliable Italian restaurant known for pizza, pasta and relaxed family dining in the centre of Potters Bar.
The Old Manor
Traditional pub venue for cask ales, burgers and British favourites, with a comfortable atmosphere suited to casual meals.
Pound sterling (£)
Potters Bar is pricier than many UK towns due to London proximity. Dining and rail travel are moderate to high, while accommodation nearby can be costly.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or tip about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Thameslink Railway
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £19.90
To the city centre
Potters Bar station -> King's Cross St Pancras, London
- Distance
- 13 km
- Travel time
- 19 min
Best option: Great Northern or Thameslink train to London Zones 1-6
- Price
- £19.90
- Duration
- 19 min
- Contactless and Oyster are accepted on TfL buses serving Potters Bar. The standard adult single bus fare is £1.75.
- For rail into London, use the operator app or buy before travel. Potters Bar appears in National Rail contactless cap tables, but bus and rail fares are separate products.
FAQs: Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Letchworth Garden City 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.
The train distance from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar is 32 km.
The first train from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar departs at 23:46.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar.
Yes, there is a direct train between Letchworth Garden City and Potters Bar. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Great Northern.
There is no night train service from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar.
The train station in Letchworth Garden City that goes to Potters Bar is Letchworth Garden City station (LET), and it arrives at Potters Bar station (PBR).
Booking trains from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily travels through suburban and urban landscapes.
Yes, you can take the train from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Letchworth Garden City and Potters Bar
Most Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar trains use the Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar station pair. Use this guide to compare Letchworth Garden City and Potters Bar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Letchworth Garden City
Arrival train stations in Potters Bar
Which Letchworth Garden City station do trains to Potters Bar leave from?
Trains from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar leave from Letchworth Garden City. The station is from Letchworth Garden City city centre at Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN.
Letchworth Garden CityLetchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
City-centre transport
Getting to Letchworth Garden City from Letchworth Garden City city centre
Bus96A · 48m
Letchworth Garden City train station facilities and services
Letchworth Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Letchworth Garden City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Letchworth Garden City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is inside the ticket office, 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.
Which Potters Bar station do trains from Letchworth Garden City arrive at?
Trains from Letchworth Garden City to Potters Bar arrive at Potters Bar. Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre.
Potters BarPotters Bar station, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ
City-centre transport
Getting to Potters Bar from Potters Bar city centre
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
BusPb1 · 3m · £5 · every ~3 min
Potters Bar train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Potters Bar.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Potters Bar. ATMs are available at Potters Bar.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Potters Bar.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Potters Bar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Potters Bar: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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