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The average train between Royston and Derby takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Royston to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Royston to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Derby. 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 Derby at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways10h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 44m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston to Derby? 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 Royston to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Royston to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 49m.

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