The average train between Croydon and Potters Bar takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 every 30 minutes between Croydon and Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

53 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Potters Bar station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Croydon to Potters Bar train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Potters Bar train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Potters Bar station.
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The distance between Croydon and Potters Bar is 35.2 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Potters Bar via Finsbury Park in around 1h 3m.