The average train between Leeds and Royston takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Royston. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Royston station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Leeds to Royston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Royston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Leeds to Royston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Leeds and Royston is 219.6 km. The road distance is 281 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 45m.