The average train between Preston and Royston takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Royston. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Royston. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Royston station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Preston to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Preston to Royston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Royston is 262 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Royston via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 41m.