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Potters Bar Museum
A volunteer-run local museum covering Potters Bar’s social history, transport, schools and community life through changing displays.
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Overview: Train from Sheffield to Potters Bar
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Sheffield to Potters Bar and enjoy the approximately 207 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 01:26, the last at 21:31.
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 |
First train 1:26 |
Last train 21:31 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 14 days |
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: east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Sheffield to Potters Bar trainseast_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sheffield and Potters Bar. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£126
east_midlands_trains frequency
8 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£197
Cross Country frequency
10 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£68
Northern Trains Limited frequency
7 a day
Complete guide to Potters Bar
Things to do in Potters Bar
Discover the best of Potters Bar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potters Bar trip today.
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de Havilland Aircraft Museum
A transport and military museum with restored aircraft, vehicles and exhibits that appeal to history enthusiasts and families alike.
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St Albans Museum + Gallery
A regional museum and gallery with Hertfordshire collections, temporary exhibitions and family-friendly displays in nearby St Albans.
- Must visit
Trent Country Park
A broad expanse of woodland, meadows and lakes with well-marked trails, wildlife and excellent options for walking near Potters Bar.
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Northaw Great Wood and Common
A large open common with woods and rough grassland, popular for walking, horse riding and enjoying a more rural local landscape.
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North Mymms
A historic village area with a green, old church and traditional character, offering one of the most atmospheric short walks nearby.
Fish and Chips
A classic pub meal of battered cod with chips. Long tied to everyday eating across Hertfordshire and the wider South East.
Sunday Roast
A hearty roast dinner with roasted meat, potatoes, vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire pudding, traditionally eaten on Sundays in local pubs and homes.
Bangers and Mash
Sausages served with mashed potato and onion gravy. A familiar British comfort dish commonly found in pubs around Potters Bar.
Blue Olive
Popular Turkish restaurant serving charcoal grills, mezze and warm bread in a lively, polished setting on Darkes Lane.
Amici
Reliable Italian restaurant known for pizza, pasta and relaxed family dining in the centre of Potters Bar.
The Old Manor
Traditional pub venue for cask ales, burgers and British favourites, with a comfortable atmosphere suited to casual meals.
Pound sterling (£)
Potters Bar is pricier than many UK towns due to London proximity. Dining and rail travel are moderate to high, while accommodation nearby can be costly.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or tip about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Thameslink Railway
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £19.90
To the city centre
Potters Bar station -> King's Cross St Pancras, London
- Distance
- 13 km
- Travel time
- 19 min
Best option: Great Northern or Thameslink train to London Zones 1-6
- Price
- £19.90
- Duration
- 19 min
- Contactless and Oyster are accepted on TfL buses serving Potters Bar. The standard adult single bus fare is £1.75.
- For rail into London, use the operator app or buy before travel. Potters Bar appears in National Rail contactless cap tables, but bus and rail fares are separate products.
FAQs: Sheffield to Potters Bar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Sheffield to Potters Bar is 207 km.
The first train from Sheffield to Potters Bar leaves at 1:26.
The last train from Sheffield to Potters Bar departs at 21:31.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to Potters Bar.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Potters Bar.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Potters Bar.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Potters Bar in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Potters Bar offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through vibrant cities and scenic landscapes, particularly as it traverses the rolling hills and fields of the East Midlands.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Potters Bar.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Potters Bar
Most Sheffield to Potters Bar trains use the Sheffield to Potters Bar station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Potters Bar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Sheffield
Arrival train stations in Potters Bar
Which Sheffield station do trains to Potters Bar leave from?
Trains from Sheffield to Potters Bar leave from Sheffield. The station is 1 km from Sheffield city centre at Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP.
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104
City-centre transport
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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.
Which Potters Bar station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Trains from Sheffield to Potters Bar arrive at Potters Bar. Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre.
Potters BarPotters Bar station, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AJ
City-centre transport
Getting to Potters Bar from Potters Bar city centre
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
BusPb1 · 3m · £5 · every ~3 min
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.
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