The average train between Manningtree and Royston takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. 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 12:25 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 Stowmarket and take an average of 2h 33m. 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 Stowmarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Manningtree to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree 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, Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Manningtree and Royston is 75.3 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Manningtree to Royston via Stowmarket and Cambridge in around 2h 34m.