The average train between Sheffield and Royston takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Royston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Royston station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Sheffield to Royston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Royston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Sheffield to Royston train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Royston is 177.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Royston via Doncaster and Stevenage in around 2h 56m.