The cheapest and fastest trains from Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Royston station (RYS) for Farringdon (ZFD) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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
Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:08 Royston station (RYS) | 0h56 | 07:04 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:38 Royston station (RYS) | 0h56 | 07:34 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:38 Royston station (RYS) | 0h56 | 08:34 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD)
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 18:08 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Royston station (RYS) to Farringdon (ZFD) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Royston station (RYS) and Farringdon (ZFD) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Royston station (RYS) and Farringdon (ZFD)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Metro: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines
