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Compare train and coach for Potters Bar to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 163 km
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£94 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Potters Bar to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 1h 56m.
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 £30
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:20 |
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 £30
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Great Northern from Potters Bar to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Great Northern trains will get you between Potters Bar and Derby from £30. 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
East Midlands Trains frequency
4 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
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 Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£71
Great Northern frequency
25 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
FAQs: Potters Bar to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip from Potters Bar to Derby is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 56m each way. Trains operate 6 times per day over a distance of 163 km.
To get from Potters Bar to Derby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
For a well-rounded experience in Derby, two to three days are generally sufficient. This allows time to explore key attractions such as the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, the Derby Cathedral, and nearby Peak District for outdoor activities.
The train distance from Potters Bar to Derby is 163 km.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Derby covers a distance of 163 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Derby offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of charming countryside landscapes, rolling hills, and small towns, particularly as you travel further north.
The first train from Potters Bar to Derby leaves at 4:00.
Booking trains from Potters Bar to Derby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Potters Bar to Derby departs at 22:20.
The cost of a train ticket from Potters Bar to Derby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £71, while the average price tends to be around £94.
Trains from Potters Bar to Derby run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Derby is by coach, costing approximately £30.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Potters Bar to Derby.
The train station in Potters Bar that goes to Derby is Potters Bar station (PBR), and it arrives at Derby station (DBY).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Potters Bar to Derby.
There is no night train service from Potters Bar to Derby.
Yes, you can take the train from Potters Bar to Derby.
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Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Derby
Potters Bar
Derby
The major train station for departures in Potters Bar is Potters Bar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Potters Bar for your trip from Potters Bar to Derby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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
The major train station for arrivals in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your journey to Derby from Potters Bar.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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