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Trip Overview

The average train between Royston and Exeter takes 3h 51m 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.

3h 51m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Royston to Exeter train times

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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston to Exeter? 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 Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Royston to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 49m.

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