Train Exeter to Royston from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Royston takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 59m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 41m

£104–198

Exeter to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Royston. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Royston at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

8:52 PM → 10:33 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:33 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:52 AM
4h • 2 changes
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