The average train between Potters Bar and Chester takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Potters Bar and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Chester. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Potters Bar to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from London Euston station.
Potters Bar to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Potters Bar to Chester train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Potters Bar and Chester is 247.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.