The cheapest and fastest trains from Potters Bar to Rayleigh
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potters Bar to Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Potters Bar for Rayleigh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:161h40Potters Bar12:56Rayleigh£161One-way0 changes
11:161h40Potters Bar12:56Rayleigh£161One-way0 changes
Live departures
Potters Bar to Rayleigh train times
The table below shows live departures for Potters Bar to Rayleigh trains for tomorrow, Thursday 23 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:16 Potters Bar | 1h40 | 12:56 Rayleigh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Rayleigh
Trains from Potters Bar to Rayleigh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 18:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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FAQs: Potters Bar to Rayleigh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Rayleigh
Most Potters Bar to Rayleigh trains use the Potters Bar to Rayleigh station pair. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and Rayleigh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Potters Bar station do trains to Rayleigh leave from?
Getting to Potters Bar from Potters Bar city centre
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
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 Rayleigh station do trains from Potters Bar arrive at?
Getting to Rayleigh from Rayleigh city centre
Rayleigh train station facilities and services
Rayleigh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rayleigh.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Rayleigh. ATMs are available at Rayleigh.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rayleigh.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rayleigh: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rayleigh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rayleigh: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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