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The average train between Royston and Edinburgh takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 33m
Duration
380 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Royston to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great NorthernLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 380 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Royston to Edinburgh Waverley via Stevenage and York in around 5h 19m.

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