The average train between Royston and Chester takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to Chester. 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 every 2 hours between Royston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Royston to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Royston to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Royston and Chester is 231.5 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 6m.