Royston to Derby Trains

Royston to Derby trains

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The average train between Royston and Derby takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Royston to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£80–116

Royston to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Derby. 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 Derby at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:39 PM → 7:29 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
5:39 PM → 8:30 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:39 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:39 PM → 10:38 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 9:08 AM
3h • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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