The average train between Carlisle and Potters Bar takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Potters Bar station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Carlisle to Potters Bar train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Potters Bar train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Carlisle to Potters Bar train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Potters Bar is 400 km. The road distance is 500 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.