Preston to Royston trains

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The average train between Preston and Royston takes 4h 14m 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.

4h 14m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...

3h 39m

£82–171

Preston to Royston train times

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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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