Bristol to Royston train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Royston

Showing times and prices for 08 Nov

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 25 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Royston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Royston will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Royston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western Rail
04:303h25
Bristol
07:55Royston
£491One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Bristol to Royston

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Royston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 189 km

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Coach

£49

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 15m

Average total duration

7h 45m

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Live departures

Bristol to Royston train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Royston trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 00:14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western03:53 Bristol
3h21
07:14 Royston0 changesdirect
great_western04:47 Bristol
3h00
07:47 Royston0 changesdirect
great_western09:00 Bristol
3h25
12:25 Royston0 changesdirect
great_western10:30 Bristol
3h25
13:55 Royston0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Royston

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Trains from Bristol to Royston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 3h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance
189 km
Average train duration
2h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 0m
First train
00:24
Last train
21:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bristol to Royston trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Royston from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
£28
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
£142
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Bristol to Royston train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Royston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Royston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Spending two to three days in Royston should allow you to explore its main attractions, including visiting the Royston Cave and enjoying the local countryside walks.
Booking trains from Bristol to Royston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Royston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £49.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Royston is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Royston is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Royston station (RYS).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Royston.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Royston.
To travel from Bristol to Royston, you can take a train.
The train distance from Bristol to Royston is 189 km.
The train journey from Bristol to Royston covers a distance of 189 km and takes approximately 3h 0m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Bristol to Royston leaves at 0:24.
The last train from Bristol to Royston departs at 21:45.
Trains from Bristol to Royston run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Royston.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Royston.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Royston

Bristol
Royston
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Royston.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House

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