The average train between Potters Bar and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Potters Bar to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 20 minutes between Potters Bar and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 7:46 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Potters Bar to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Potters Bar station.
Potters Bar to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Potters Bar to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Potters Bar and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 60 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Potters Bar to Gatwick Airport via Finsbury Park in around 1h 25m.