The average train between Watford and Potters Bar takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Potters Bar. 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 Watford and Potters Bar. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Potters Bar at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Potters Bar station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Watford to Potters Bar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Potters Bar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Potters Bar station.
Book your Watford to Potters Bar train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Potters Bar is 15.2 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Potters Bar via London Euston and King's Cross in around 1h 13m.