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Aberdeen to Royston trains

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The average train between Aberdeen and Royston takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen 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.

8h 54m
Duration
508 mi
Distance
£227
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Royston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Royston at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern10h 13m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink14h 4m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 45m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 45m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 45m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 45m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 22m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 46m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 46m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 49m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 45m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern7h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Royston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Royston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Royston via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Stevenage in around 7h 45m.

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