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The cheapest and fastest trains from Potters Bar to Harpenden
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
18 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potters Bar to Harpenden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potters Bar to Harpenden will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Fast trains
To travel from Potters Bar to Harpenden you need to make at least one change.
00:382h46
Potters Bar03:24Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
04:161h31
Potters Bar05:47Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
05:111h01
Potters Bar06:12Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
05:291h09
Potters Bar06:38Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
06:001h01
Potters Bar07:01Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
08:310h47
Potters Bar09:18Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
08:010h50
Potters Bar08:51Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
09:010h59
Potters Bar10:00Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
07:311h00
Potters Bar08:31Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
09:301h00
Potters Bar10:30Harpenden
£341One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Potters Bar to Harpenden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Harpenden 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 18 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Potters Bar to Harpenden train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 06:48
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:38 Potters Bar | 2h46 | 03:24 Harpenden | 1 change | |
| 04:16 Potters Bar | 1h31 | 05:47 Harpenden | 1 change | |
| 05:11 Potters Bar | 1h01 | 06:12 Harpenden | 1 change | |
| 05:29 Potters Bar | 1h09 | 06:38 Harpenden | 1 change | |
| 05:49 Potters Bar | 1h28 | 07:17 Harpenden | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Harpenden
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Potters Bar to Harpenden run on average 4 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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 18 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 22:22 |
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: Thameslink, Great Northern from Potters Bar to Harpenden trainsThameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Potters Bar and Harpenden from £5. 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 Duration
1h 33m
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
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 Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
£34
Great Northern frequency
2 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 Harpenden train
FAQs: Travel by train from Potters Bar to Harpenden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Potters Bar to Harpenden.
The train distance from Potters Bar to Harpenden is 18 km.
Booking trains from Potters Bar to Harpenden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Potters Bar to Harpenden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £35, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Harpenden covers a distance of 18 km and takes approximately 47m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Harpenden is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train station in Potters Bar that goes to Harpenden is Potters Bar station (PBR), and it arrives at Harpenden station (HPD).
The first train from Potters Bar to Harpenden leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Potters Bar to Harpenden departs at 22:22.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Potters Bar to Harpenden.
To get from Potters Bar to Harpenden, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Potters Bar to Harpenden run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Potters Bar to Harpenden.
There is no night train service from Potters Bar to Harpenden.
Yes, you can take the train from Potters Bar to Harpenden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Harpenden
Potters Bar
Harpenden
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 Harpenden.
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 Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your journey to Harpenden from Potters Bar.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
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. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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