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Compare train for Potters Bar to Biggleswade
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Biggleswade among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Potters Bar to Biggleswade is a train with an average price of £26.
The fastest way to travel from Potters Bar to Biggleswade is by train with an average journey time of 40m.
Yes, you can take a train between Potters Bar and Biggleswade.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (40m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £9 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 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Biggleswade
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Potters Bar to Biggleswade run on average 2 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 38m.
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 44 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 3:57 |
Last train 22:30 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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, Thameslink from Potters Bar to Biggleswade trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Potters Bar and Biggleswade from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Thameslink Duration
38m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£27
Thameslink frequency
1 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
Family area
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
41m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£23
Great Northern frequency
24 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
What's included in each class
Compare Great Northern classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
FAQs: Potters Bar to Biggleswade train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Biggleswade 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 Biggleswade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Potters Bar to Biggleswade can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Biggleswade covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Potters Bar to Biggleswade is 44 km.
The first train from Potters Bar to Biggleswade leaves at 3:57.
The last train from Potters Bar to Biggleswade departs at 22:30.
Trains from Potters Bar to Biggleswade run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Potters Bar to Biggleswade.
Yes, there is a direct train between Potters Bar and Biggleswade. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To travel from Potters Bar to Biggleswade, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Potters Bar to Biggleswade.
The train station in Potters Bar that goes to Biggleswade is Potters Bar station (PBR), and it arrives at Biggleswade station (BIW).
The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Biggleswade is by train, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Potters Bar to Biggleswade in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Biggleswade offers pleasant views of the English countryside, including picturesque fields and small villages, providing a serene travel experience.
Yes, a day trip from Potters Bar to Biggleswade is feasible. The journey takes 38m and covers a distance of 44 km. Trains run 2 times per day.
A day or two should suffice to explore Biggleswade, allowing time to enjoy its quaint town centre, local shops, and nearby attractions such as the Shuttleworth Collection and the RSPB The Lodge nature reserve.
Yes, you can take the train from Potters Bar to Biggleswade.
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Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Biggleswade
Most Potters Bar to Biggleswade trains use the Potters Bar to Biggleswade station pair. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and Biggleswade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Potters Bar
Arrival train stations in Biggleswade
Which Potters Bar station do trains to Biggleswade leave from?
Trains from Potters Bar to Biggleswade leave from Potters Bar. The station is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre at Potters Bar station, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ.
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 · £4 · 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.
Which Biggleswade station do trains from Potters Bar arrive at?
Trains from Potters Bar to Biggleswade arrive at Biggleswade. Biggleswade is from Biggleswade city centre.
BiggleswadeBiggleswade station, Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL+44 345 026 4700
City-centre transport
Getting to Biggleswade from Biggleswade city centre
BusX75 · 2m
Biggleswade train station facilities and services
Biggleswade has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Biggleswade.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Biggleswade.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Biggleswade: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Biggleswade: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Biggleswade: 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 on the footbridge. 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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