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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Potters Bar
Showing times and prices for 11 Nov
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
26 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Potters Bar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Potters Bar will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Luton for Potters Bar every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
01:403h06
Luton04:46Potters Bar
£391One-way
0 changes
01:403h06
Luton04:46Potters Bar
£391One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Potters Bar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Potters Bar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 26 km
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1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Potters Bar train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Potters Bar trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 04:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:56 Luton | 1h20 | 10:16 Potters Bar | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 11 November | |||||
| 01:40 Luton | 3h06 | 04:46 Potters Bar | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Potters Bar
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Potters Bar run on average 6 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 1h 20m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Luton to Potters Bar trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Potters Bar from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£38
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£25
Thameslink frequency
4 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
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Luton to Potters Bar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
Potters Bar is a small town, so a day or two is generally sufficient to explore its local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
To get from Luton to Potters Bar, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Luton 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 distance from Luton to Potters Bar is 26 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Potters Bar can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The train journey from Luton to Potters Bar covers a distance of 26 km and takes approximately 1h 20m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Luton to Potters Bar leaves at 0:01.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Potters Bar is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The last train from Luton to Potters Bar departs at 23:44.
The train station in Luton that goes to Potters Bar is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Potters Bar station (PBR).
Trains from Luton to Potters Bar run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Luton to Potters Bar.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Potters Bar.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Potters Bar.
There is no night train service from Luton to Potters Bar.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Potters Bar
Luton
Potters Bar
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to Potters Bar.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the 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 Thameslink 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Potters Bar is Potters Bar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Potters Bar for your journey to Potters Bar from Luton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 07:15 - 19:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: WC located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on platforms 1 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station entrance and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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