The average train between Royston and Oxford takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Royston to Oxford. 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 Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Oxford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Royston to Oxford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Oxford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Royston to Oxford train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Royston and Oxford is 90.7 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Oxford via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 25m.