The average train between Royston and Guildford takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Royston to Guildford. 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 every 30 minutes between Royston and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Royston is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Guildford at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Guildford station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Royston to Guildford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Guildford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Royston to Guildford train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Guildford is 98 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Guildford via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 2h 15m.