What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Royston?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Royston is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Royston?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Royston is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Royston?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Royston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Royston?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Royston. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Royston via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Derby to Royston?

The distance between Derby and Royston is 173 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Royston without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Royston without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Royston?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Derby to Royston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Royston bus from?

Derby to Royston bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Royston train from?

Derby to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Royston?

The best way to get from Derby to Royston is to train via London which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Derby to Royston bus arrive?

Derby to Royston bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Royston train arrive?

Derby to Royston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Royston?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Royston is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Derby to Royston.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Royston?

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Where can I stay near Royston?

There are 807+ hotels available in Royston.

Derby to Royston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Royston by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 52m
£49–190
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 27m
£20–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230
5h 15m
£30–50
Drive 102.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Roystoncar 102.3 mi
2h 5m
£26–37
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
6h 23m
£26–92

Derby to Royston by train

208Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.3 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Royston via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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