Reading to Potters Bar Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Potters Bar takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Potters Bar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 13m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Paddington

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1h 18m

£23–66

Reading to Potters Bar train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:47 PM → 1:54 PM
1h 7m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 2:24 PM
1h 15m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 2:54 PM
1h 5m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 3:24 PM
1h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:18 AM → 5:54 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 6m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:18 AM → 5:54 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 6m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:18 AM → 5:54 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 6m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:18 AM → 5:54 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 6m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 5:54 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 7:25 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Potters Bar? 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Potters Bar, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Potters Bar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 18m.

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