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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Royston is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Royston is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Royston?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Royston. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Royston via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Reading to Royston?

The distance between Reading and Royston is 85 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Royston without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Reading to Royston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Royston train from?

Reading to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Royston?

The best way to get from Reading to Royston is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 302 bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h.

Where does the Reading to Royston train arrive?

Reading to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Royston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Royston is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Reading to Royston.

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

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Where can I stay near Royston?

There are 804+ hotels available in Royston.

Reading to Royston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 850 bus, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Royston by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 59m
£54–80
Drive 73 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Roystoncar 73 mi
1h 24m
£18–26
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Hemel Hempstead stationbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hemel Hempstead station to Bus Stationbus 302
6h
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 14m
£41–109

Reading to Royston by train

372Weekly Trains

1h 59mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friar Street to Royston via High Wycombe BusStn, Hemel Hempstead station, Bus Station, and Welwyn Garden City in around 6h.

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