The average train between Colchester and Royston takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Royston. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Royston station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Colchester to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Colchester to Royston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Colchester and Royston is 66 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Royston via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 15m.