The average train between Doncaster and Royston takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Royston at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Royston. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Royston station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Doncaster to Royston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Royston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Royston station.
Book your Doncaster to Royston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Doncaster and Royston is 180.1 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Royston via Stevenage in around 1h 47m.