The average train between Manningtree and Royston takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Manningtree 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 Manningtree and Royston. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Royston at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manningtree to Royston. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Royston station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Manningtree to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Manningtree to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Manningtree to Royston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Manningtree and Royston is 75.3 km. The road distance is 125 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m.