The average train between Runcorn and Royston takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Royston. 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 Runcorn and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Royston. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Royston station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Runcorn to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Royston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Runcorn to Royston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Runcorn and Royston is 232.3 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Royston via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.