The average train between Oxford and Royston takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford 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 Oxford and Royston. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Royston at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Royston. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Royston station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Oxford to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Royston station.
Book your Oxford to Royston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Oxford and Royston is 90.7 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 24m.