Derby to Royston Trains

Derby to Royston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Royston takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 58m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 52m

£83–116

Derby to Royston train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:26 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:33 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 7:33 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:39 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
4:56 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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