The average train between Derby and Royston takes 2h 58m 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.
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 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Royston. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Royston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Derby to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Derby to Royston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Derby and Royston is 138.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Royston via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m.