The average train between Royston and Manchester takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Royston to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Manchester station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Royston to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Royston to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Manchester is 218 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Manchester Piccadilly via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 21m.