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The average train between Manchester and Royston takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 46m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Royston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 27m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 21m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 19m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern3h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

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  • Distance: 205.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Royston via Doncaster and Stevenage in around 3h 53m.

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