Reading to Royston Trains

Reading to Royston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Royston takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. 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.

1h 42m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 58m

£43–93

Reading to Royston train times

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

11:47 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 1:52 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 2:22 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 2:52 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:23 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 12:33 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
11:46 AM → 1:33 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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