The average train between Thetford and Royston takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford 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 Thetford and Royston. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Royston at 5:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Royston. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Royston station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Thetford to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Royston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Royston station.
Book your Thetford to Royston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Thetford and Royston is 66.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Royston via Cambridge in around 1h 9m.