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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kings Lynn to Royston
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 12 m
Trains on 20 Sept
4
Distance
83 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kings Lynn to Royston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kings Lynn to Royston will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Fast trains
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 4 trains from Kings Lynn to Royston, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
7:451h12Kings Lynn8:57Royston£311One-way0 changes- 8:451h12Kings Lynn9:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 9:451h12Kings Lynn10:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 10:451h12Kings Lynn11:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 7:451h12Kings Lynn8:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 8:451h12Kings Lynn9:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 9:451h12Kings Lynn10:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
- 10:451h12Kings Lynn11:57Royston£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Kings Lynn to Royston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kings Lynn to Royston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 83 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Kings Lynn to Royston is a train with an average price of £37.
The fastest way to travel from Kings Lynn to Royston is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.
Yes, you can take a train between Kings Lynn and Royston.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Northern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Kings Lynn to Royston train times
The table below shows live departures for Kings Lynn to Royston trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:19 Kings Lynn | 1h26 | 20:45 Royston | 1 change | |
| 19:49 Kings Lynn | 1h17 | 21:06 Royston | 1 change | |
| 20:17 Kings Lynn | 1h25 | 21:42 Royston | 1 change | |
| 20:49 Kings Lynn | 1h17 | 22:06 Royston | 1 change | |
| 21:17 Kings Lynn | 1h25 | 22:42 Royston | 1 change | |
| 21:49 Kings Lynn | 1h17 | 23:06 Royston | 1 change | |
| 22:49 Kings Lynn | 1h08 | 23:57 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
| 7:45 Kings Lynn | 1h12 | 8:57 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:45 Kings Lynn | 1h12 | 9:57 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:45 Kings Lynn | 1h12 | 10:57 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:45 Kings Lynn | 1h12 | 11:57 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kings Lynn to Royston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Kings Lynn to Royston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 8m.
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
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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
Train companies: Great Northern from Kings Lynn to Royston trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Kings Lynn and Royston from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£31
Great Northern frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Royston
Things to do in Royston
Discover the best of Royston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Royston trip today.
- Recommended
Royston Museum
A compact local museum covering Royston’s history, archaeology and everyday life. A useful first stop for understanding the town and its cave.
- Recommended
Duxford Aviation Society Museum
An airfield museum with aircraft, vehicles and exhibits on RAF history. A strong choice for aviation enthusiasts within easy reach of Royston.
- Recommended
Market Hill
The town’s central open space and meeting point, surrounded by historic buildings and shops. A practical place to start exploring on foot.
- Recommended
Therfield Heath
An attractive heathland and woodland area with waymarked trails, wildlife and broad views. It is one of the best nearby walking areas from Royston.
- Recommended
Therfield Heath Nature Reserve
A chalk downland viewpoint and nature reserve above Royston. Visitors come for open scenery, wildflowers and far-reaching countryside walks.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Hertfordshire Pudding
A Hertfordshire bake of layered potatoes and onions, slowly cooked until tender. A long-standing county favourite in local homes and traditional kitchens.
Full English Breakfast
A traditional English breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, mushrooms and toast. A familiar local morning meal across Royston cafés and pubs.
Fish And Chips
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas or curry sauce. A classic British takeaway widely enjoyed in and around Royston.
Jolly Postie
Casual café and brunch venue popular for breakfasts, coffee and light lunches in the town centre.
Banyers House Restaurant
Smart Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and attentive service in comfortable surroundings.
The Old Bull Inn
Traditional town-centre pub with cask ales and classic British dishes in a relaxed historic setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Cambridge or London, while rail trips and pubs can still add up for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
FAQs: Kings Lynn to Royston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kings Lynn 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Kings Lynn to Royston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The train journey from Kings Lynn to Royston covers a distance of 83 km and takes approximately 1h 8m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Kings Lynn to Royston is 83 km.
The first train from Kings Lynn to Royston leaves at 2:20.
The last train from Kings Lynn to Royston departs at 23:27.
Trains from Kings Lynn to Royston run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kings Lynn to Royston.
Yes, there is a direct train between Kings Lynn and Royston. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Northern.
To travel from Kings Lynn to Royston, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Kings Lynn to Royston.
The train station in Kings Lynn that goes to Royston is Kings Lynn station (KLN), and it arrives at Royston station (RYS).
The cheapest way to get from Kings Lynn to Royston is by train, costing approximately £31.
Booking trains from Kings Lynn to Royston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Kings Lynn to Royston offers a variety of scenic views, including picturesque countryside landscapes and quaint English villages, making it a pleasant travel experience.
Yes, a day trip from Kings Lynn to Royston is feasible with a travel time of 1h 8m and a distance of 83 km. The journey is serviced by trains with a frequency of 3 per day.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Kings Lynn to Royston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kings Lynn and Royston
Most Kings Lynn to Royston trains use the Kings Lynn to Royston station pair. Use this guide to compare Kings Lynn and Royston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kings Lynn
Arrival train stations in Royston
Which Kings Lynn station do trains to Royston leave from?
Trains from Kings Lynn to Royston leave from Kings Lynn. The station is 1 km from Kings Lynn city centre at Kings Lynn station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX.
Kings LynnKings Lynn station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
Kings Lynn train station facilities and services
Kings Lynn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kings Lynn.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kings Lynn. ATMs are available at Kings Lynn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kings Lynn.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kings Lynn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kings Lynn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kings Lynn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the bridge outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Royston station do trains from Kings Lynn arrive at?
Trains from Kings Lynn to Royston arrive at Royston. Royston is 1 km from Royston city centre.
RoystonRoyston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
City-centre transport
Getting to Royston from Royston city centre
Bus16, 24 · 2m · every ~3 min
Royston train station facilities and services
Royston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Royston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Royston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Royston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Royston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Royston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Royston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street, steep in places. Assistance Meeting Point is the taxi bay at the front of the station. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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