Train Basildon to Royston from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Royston takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon to Royston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
Take the subway from West Ham station to Farringdon stationsubway
Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain

2h 14m

£35–76

Basildon to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:23 PM → 6:22 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 6:52 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 7:22 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 7:52 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:53 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:24 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Royston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basildon to Royston.

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Distance: 71 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Basildon to Royston. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Farringdon station, walk to Farringdon, then take the train to Royston.

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