The average train between Nottingham and Royston takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Royston. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Royston station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Nottingham to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Nottingham to Royston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Royston is 126.3 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Royston via Grantham and Stevenage in around 2h 30m.