The average train between Reading and Royston takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Royston. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Royston station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Reading to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Royston station.
Book your Reading to Royston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Royston is 92.6 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 10m.