First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 21 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potters Bar to Pulborough 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 Pulborough will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Potters Bar to Pulborough you need to make at least 2 changes.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Pulborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 85 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-33.69. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Potters Bar to Pulborough trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:15 Potters Bar | 2h20 | 6:35 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:26 Potters Bar | 2h25 | 7:51 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:02 Potters Bar | 2h19 | 8:21 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:02 Potters Bar | 2h07 | 19:09 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:32 Potters Bar | 2h12 | 22:44 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:32 Potters Bar | 2h14 | 23:46 Pulborough | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Potters Bar to Pulborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 22:04 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Pulborough 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 Pulborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potters Bar to Pulborough trains use the Potters Bar to Pulborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and Pulborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Potters Bar.
Wi-Fi is available at Potters Bar. ATMs are available at Potters Bar.
Ticket office support is available at Potters Bar.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potters Bar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potters Bar: Bike Parking.
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.
Pulborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pulborough.
Ticket office support is available at Pulborough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pulborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Pulborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pulborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: This station has step-free access to platform 2 (towards the coast) via side entrance and short steep ramsp (over 1:10 gradient). Steps to platfrom 1 (towards London). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 2 outside the booking office door under the canopy, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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.
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