The average train between Royston and York takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 9:14 PM which arrives into York at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to York. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at York station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Royston to York train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Royston station.
Royston to York train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at York station.
Book your Royston to York train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Royston and York is 223.8 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Royston to York via Stevenage in around 2h 47m.