The average train between Royston and Edinburgh takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Royston to Edinburgh. 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 4 times a day between Royston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Royston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Royston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Royston to Edinburgh train tickets online with Thameslink, Lumo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Edinburgh is 480.9 km. The road distance is 611 km.
Lumo operates a train from Stevenage to Edinburgh Waverley 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.