First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Streatham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 29 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Streatham take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Potters Bar to Streatham run on average 25 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 57m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 23:02 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar to Streatham 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 Streatham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potters Bar to Streatham trains use the Potters Bar to station pair. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and Streatham 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.
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