First train | 03:16 | |
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Last train | 01:57 | |
Departure station | Potters Bar | |
Arrival station | Bury St Edmunds | |
Journey time | From 2h 2m | |
Distance | 54 miles (88 km) | |
Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £18 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
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The train from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds usually takes 2 hours 48 minutes on average to travel 54 miles (88 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours 2 minutes. You can expect to find 38 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Bury St Edmunds, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Thameslink or CrossCountry, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £18.00. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
The average journey time by train between Potters Bar and Bury St Edmunds is 2 hours and 48 minutes, with around 38 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds. Travelling from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds leaves at 03:16. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds leaves at 01:57. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Potters Bar to Bury St Edmunds cover a distance of around 54 miles (88 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bury St Edmunds to Potters Bar.
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