The average train between Chelmsford and Royston takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Royston. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Royston station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Chelmsford to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Chelmsford to Royston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Chelmsford and Royston is 48.5 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Royston via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 4m.