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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Potters Bar to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
207 km
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 trains that leave Potters Bar for Sheffield every day 3 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 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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.
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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£42 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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Live departures
Potters Bar to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Potters Bar to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:02 Potters Bar | 4h39 | 12:41 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:21 Potters Bar | 4h14 | 12:35 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:23 Potters Bar | 3h25 | 11:48 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Sheffield
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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.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 3h 25m.
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 |
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.
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FAQs: Potters Bar to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Sheffield
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 07:15 - 19:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: WC located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on platforms 1 and 4
- Storage location: Station entrance and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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