The average train between Cambridge and Royston takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cambridge 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Cambridge and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Royston station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Cambridge to Royston train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Royston train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Cambridge to Royston train tickets online with Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Cambridge and Royston is 19.4 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Royston hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 15 min. Great Northern also services this route every 30 minutes.