The average train between Royston and Exeter takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Royston to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Royston to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Royston and Exeter is 284.2 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.