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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Royston takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 7:56 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 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 Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink6h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Royston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 43m.

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