Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Potters Bar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Potters Bar

With a population of 22,192, Potters Bar is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Potters Bar to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Potters Bar

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Guinea (Crossoaks Lane Ridge) and ENCANTO (40 Darkes Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Potters Bar

Potters Bar in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Potters Bar in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Potters Bar

Plane

When flying to Potters Bar, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Potters Bar departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Potters Bar, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Potters Bar to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Potters Bar Cuffley is the busiest station in Potters Bar. Another popular train station is Potters Bar, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Potters Bar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 km from Potters Bar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Potters Bar, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Potters Bar takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Potters Bar, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Potters Bar departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Potters Bar, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Potters Bar to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Potters Bar Cuffley is the busiest station in Potters Bar. Another popular train station is Potters Bar, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Potters Bar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 km from Potters Bar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Potters Bar, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Potters Bar takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Potters Bar

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Potters Bar

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Potters Bar

Most booked hotels in Potters Bar

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Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Ramada by Wyndham South Mimms M25
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Potters Bar

Hiring a car in Potters Bar costs £14 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Potters Bar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Potters Bar is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Potters Bar costs £14 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Potters Bar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Potters Bar is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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