Derby to Royston Trains

Derby to Royston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Royston takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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.

3h
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 52m

£88–111

Derby to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:25 PM → 7:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:39 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
4:56 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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