The average train between Maidstone and Royston takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Royston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Royston. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Royston station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Maidstone to Royston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Royston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Maidstone to Royston train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Maidstone and Royston is 94.6 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Royston via London Bridge in around 2h 23m.