The average train between Potters Bar and York takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar to York. 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 hourly between Potters Bar and York. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 9:26 PM which arrives into York at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to York. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Potters Bar to York train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Potters Bar to York train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at York station.
Book your Potters Bar to York train tickets online with Great Northern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Potters Bar and York is 258.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Stevenage to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.