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The cheapest and fastest trains from Potters Bar to Sheffield
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
207 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potters Bar to Sheffield 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 Sheffield will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Potters Bar for Sheffield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 207 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
07:463h02
Potters Bar10:48Sheffield
£351One-way
0 changes
10:162h32
Potters Bar12:48Sheffield
£711One-way
0 changes
10:162h32
Potters Bar12:48Sheffield
£711One-way
0 changes
07:463h02
Potters Bar10:48Sheffield
£351One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Potters Bar to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Sheffield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Potters Bar to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
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 207 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 20:28 |
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: Great Northern from Potters Bar to Sheffield trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Potters Bar and Sheffield from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
6h 26m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Northern frequency
1 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 Sheffield train
FAQs: Travel by train from Potters Bar to Sheffield 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 Sheffield.
The train distance from Potters Bar to Sheffield is 207 km.
Booking trains from Potters Bar to Sheffield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Potters Bar to Sheffield covers a distance of 207 km and takes approximately 3h 25m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Potters Bar to Sheffield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £35, while the average price tends to be around £43.
To get from Potters Bar to Sheffield, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Sheffield is by train, costing approximately £35.
The train station in Potters Bar that goes to Sheffield is Potters Bar station (PBR), and it arrives at Sheffield station (SHF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Potters Bar to Sheffield.
The first train from Potters Bar to Sheffield leaves at 4:35.
Yes, you can take the train from Potters Bar to Sheffield.
The last train from Potters Bar to Sheffield departs at 20:28.
Trains from Potters Bar to Sheffield run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Potters Bar to Sheffield.
There is no night train service from Potters Bar to Sheffield.
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Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Sheffield
Potters Bar
Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
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 Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your journey to Sheffield from Potters Bar.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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