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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Orpington
Take a train from Potters Bar to Orpington and enjoy the approximately 40 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
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 40 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 12:08 |
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: Tube, Thameslink from Potters Bar to Orpington trainsTube, Thameslink trains will get you between Potters Bar and Orpington. 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 56m
Cheapest Price
£17
Thameslink 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
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
Tube
About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.
FAQs: Potters Bar to Orpington train
FAQs: Travel by train from Potters Bar to Orpington 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 Orpington.

Booking trains from Potters Bar to Orpington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Potters Bar to Orpington is 40 km.
The train station in Potters Bar that goes to Orpington is Potters Bar station (PBR), and it arrives at Orpington station (ORP).
The first train from Potters Bar to Orpington leaves at 4:32.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Potters Bar to Orpington.
The last train from Potters Bar to Orpington departs at 12:08.
Yes, you can take the train from Potters Bar to Orpington.
To travel from Potters Bar to Orpington, you can take a .
Trains from Potters Bar to Orpington run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Potters Bar to Orpington.
There is no night train service from Potters Bar to Orpington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Orpington
Potters Bar
Orpington
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 Orpington.
Amenities at train station
information
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 Orpington is Orpington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Orpington for your journey to Orpington from Potters Bar.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Orpington
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
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