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Royal Air Force Museum London
Historic house museum with the story of RAF operations, wartime life and aircraft displays on the former Hendon aerodrome site.
Take a train from London to New Barnet and enjoy the approximately 16 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58.
Distance 16 km |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Historic house museum with the story of RAF operations, wartime life and aircraft displays on the former Hendon aerodrome site.
Local museum covering Barnet’s history, the Battle of Barnet and everyday life through compact displays and regular exhibitions.
Country house museum and park with fine interiors, local heritage displays and landscaped grounds for an easy half-day visit.
Spacious parkland around a historic manor site, good for walks, views and a sense of Barnet’s older landscape close to the town centre.
Large urban park with lakes, woodland, a café, paths and sports areas, popular for easy walks and family time near New Barnet.
Protected common and woodland edge with peaceful paths, open views and links to the Battle of Barnet landscape and Monken Hadley village.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic English Sunday meal, widely loved in North London pubs and homes for its rich gravy and ritual family feel.
Pie and mash is a traditional London working-class staple, usually minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor.
Fish and chips is a beloved British takeaway of battered white fish and chips, strongly associated with everyday comfort eating across Greater London.
Smart Turkish restaurant popular for grilled meats, mezze and generous portions in a lively but comfortable dining room.
Established Greek restaurant known for classic meze, charcoal grills and a warm, traditional atmosphere suitable for groups.
Friendly local pub in New Barnet serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Costs are moderate for Greater London. Accommodation is often pricey, but everyday dining, coffee and local rail or bus travel are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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New Barnet -> King's Cross St Pancras, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to New Barnet 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 New Barnet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to New Barnet trains use the London Waterloo to New Barnet station pair. Use this guide to compare London and New Barnet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Highbury & Islington is 4 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Highbury & Islington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Highbury & Islington.
Wi-Fi is available at Highbury & Islington.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Highbury & Islington: Parking.
Available at Highbury & Islington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Highbury & Islington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free access is available via lifts between the ticket hall and London Overground platforms. Great Northern services and the Victoria line do not have step-free access, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including daily and weekly Travelcards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
New Barnet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at New Barnet.
Wi-Fi is available at New Barnet.
Ticket office support is available at New Barnet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Barnet: Parking, Taxis.
Available at New Barnet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Barnet: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is opposite 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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