Train York to Royston from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Royston takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

2h 16m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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York to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between York and Royston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Royston at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:31 PM → 7:44 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:31 PM → 9:42 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:31 PM → 11:22 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:31 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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