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Trip Summary
You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Cambridge and Potters Bar. The average train journey from Cambridge to Potters Bar takes one hour and 4 minutes, but some Great Northern train trips are as short as one hour and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (60 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 3m |
| Lowest price | $29.13 |
| Trains per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Great Northern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Potters Bar?
Great Northern is the one and only train line which connects Cambridge to Potters Bar. However, there are 10 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 10 | 1h 4m | $29.13 |
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Cambridge to Potters Bar are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Cambridge to Potters Bar.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Potters Bar to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Potters Bar?
Main arrival station: Darkes Lane
Potters Bar has one train station.
All train stations in Potters Bar:
Darkes Lane
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