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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Plymouth (PLY)

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21

train journeys
per day

212

miles (342 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

00:42 / 01:00

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Plymouth is approximately 212 miles (342 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 22 mins.

CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Plymouth.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Royston to Plymouth

Journeys from Royston to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    00:42
    8 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    09:39
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:16
    5 hrs 31 mins4 changes
    10:47
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:38
    4 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    11:10
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:38
    4 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:38
    4 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    13:03
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:38
    4 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:38
    4 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    15:13
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:38
    4 hrs 34 mins2 changes
    16:12
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:38
    4 hrs 34 mins2 changes
    17:12
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:38
    4 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    18:17
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:38
    4 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    19:20
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:08
    5 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:38
    4 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    20:20
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:08
    5 hrs 4 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    21:12
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:16
    4 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    21:12
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:08
    5 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    22:10
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:38
    4 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    22:18
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:38
    4 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    23:36
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:23
    5 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    00:53
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:08
    7 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    05:38
    Royston
    Plymouth
    Royston to Plymouth

About Royston Station

Station name Royston (RYS)
AddressRoyston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:15 - 17:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Royston and Plymouth

The travel time between Royston and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:00.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Royston & Plymouth. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Royston and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.