The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Royston station (RYS) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.










Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 10:55 Royston station (RYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h36 | 16:15 Royston station (RYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h36 | 19:45 Royston station (RYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h47 | 06:02 Royston station (RYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS)
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 22:09 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS) trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink, LNER trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Royston station (RYS) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Royston station (RYS) train

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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Royston station (RYS)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 09:15 - 17:30 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Newsagent in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 station entrance and car park / Platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes

