The average train between Potters Bar and Bedford takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Potters Bar to Bedford. 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 Potters Bar and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Bedford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Potters Bar to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Bedford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Potters Bar to Bedford train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Potters Bar and Bedford is 52.5 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 9m.