The average train between Royston and Bristol takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Royston to Bristol. 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 Royston and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Bristol at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Bristol station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Royston to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Bristol train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Royston to Bristol train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Royston and Bristol is 188.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Bristol Temple Meads via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 6m.