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.
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.


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3h 9m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Royston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Stevenage station via Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Manchester to Royston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Royston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
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The distance between Manchester and Royston is 218 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Royston via Doncaster and Stevenage in around 3h 53m.