The average train between Potters Bar and Essex takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Potters Bar to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Essex. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Essex station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Potters Bar to Essex train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to Essex train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at White Notley station.
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The distance between Potters Bar and Essex is 55 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to White Notley via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 30m.