The average train between Royston and Preston takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Preston. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Royston to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Royston to Preston train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Royston and Preston is 262 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 34m.