The average train between Royston and Colchester takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Royston to Colchester. 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 Royston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Royston to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Royston to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Royston and Colchester is 66 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 56m.