The average train between Royston and Sheffield takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Sheffield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Royston to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Royston to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Royston to Sheffield train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Sheffield is 177.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Sheffield via Stevenage and Doncaster in around 2h 49m.