The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Royston
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Royston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Royston will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 trains that leave Norwich for Royston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Royston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Royston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 111 km
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Live departures
Norwich to Royston train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Royston trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:33 Norwich | 1h43 | 06:16 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Norwich | 2h07 | 11:07 Royston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Royston
Trains from Norwich to Royston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 01:20 |
Last train 22:24 |
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FAQs: Norwich to Royston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Royston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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
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