The average train between Cheltenham and Royston takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Royston. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Royston station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Cheltenham to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Royston station.
Book your Cheltenham to Royston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Royston is 141.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 24m.