The average train between Herne Bay and Royston takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Royston. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Royston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Herne Bay to Royston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Royston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Herne Bay to Royston train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Herne Bay and Royston is 109.3 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Royston via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m.