The average train between Royston and Waltham Cross takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Royston to Waltham Cross. 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 every 30 minutes between Royston and Waltham Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Waltham Cross at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Waltham Cross. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Waltham Cross station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Royston to Waltham Cross train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Waltham Cross train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Finsbury Park station.
Book your Royston to Waltham Cross train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Waltham Cross is 40.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Royston to Finsbury Park hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 44 min. Great Northern also services this route hourly.