The average train between Plymouth and Royston takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Royston. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Royston at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth to Royston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Royston. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Royston station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Plymouth to Royston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Royston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Royston station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Royston is 342.1 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Royston via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 44m.