The average train between Potters Bar and Braintree takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar to Braintree. 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 Potters Bar and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Braintree station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Potters Bar to Braintree train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Braintree train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Braintree station.
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The distance between Potters Bar and Braintree is 54.6 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Braintree via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 40m.