Edinburgh to Royston Trains

Edinburgh to Royston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Royston takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 380 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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5h 8m

£126–220

Edinburgh to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Royston at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:00 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.