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: £98
Average price: Hourly
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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 / ...

Preston to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Royston. The earliest departure is at 3:14 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:02 PM → 7:52 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 8:52 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 10:22 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 11:22 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:59 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:22 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
4:22 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 30m • 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Royston.

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Distance: 253 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Royston via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.

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