Royston to Manchester trains

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The average train between Royston and Manchester takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service 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.

3h 16m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 31m

£84–130

Royston to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:07 PM → 10:24 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:07 PM → 11:48 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
9:07 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
3h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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