The average train between Potters Bar and Reading takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Potters Bar to Reading. 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 30 minutes between Potters Bar and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Potters Bar to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Reading. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Potters Bar to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Potters Bar and Reading is 60.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 58 min.