The average train between York and Potters Bar takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.
Trains run hourly between York and Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Potters Bar station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
York to Potters Bar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Potters Bar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your York to Potters Bar train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Great Northern.
The distance between York and Potters Bar is 258.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 34m.