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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Royston takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke 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 29m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Bridge to Roystontrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 26m
£43–72

Basingstoke to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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.

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  • Distance: 96.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Royston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 26m.

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