The average train between Potters Bar and Canterbury takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Potters Bar to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Potters Bar to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Potters Bar and Canterbury is 99.1 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 54m.