The average train between Manchester and Royston takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Royston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Royston station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Manchester to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Manchester to Royston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Manchester and Royston is 218 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Royston via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m.