The average train between Ilford and Royston takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Ilford 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 Ilford and Royston. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Royston. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Royston station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Ilford to Royston train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Royston train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Royston station.
Book your Ilford to Royston train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Royston is 54.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Royston via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 41m.