The average train between Guildford and Royston takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Royston. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Royston station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Guildford to Royston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Royston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Guildford to Royston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Royston is 98 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Royston via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Finsbury Park station, and Finsbury Park in around 2h 12m.