Royston Station
Kneesworth Street
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5AH
Royston Station can be found on Kneesworth Street in Royston as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Royston Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Hertfordshire, Royston Train Station serves as a key portal for commuters and tourists alike. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely journey or a daily commute, this station provides a multitude of services and amenities to ensure a seamless travel experience. Discover the charm of Royston and its surrounding areas with the convenience of efficient rail travel.
Royston Train Station prides itself on offering a suite of facilities catering to the needs of its passengers. The ticket office is open from early morning to late evening, making it easy to purchase or collect tickets. The station also features ticket machines that are accessible and equipped to handle transactions for passengers with a Disabled Persons Railcard.
If you require assistance during your journey, you'll find help points throughout the station offering clear announcements and customer support. Although there is no luggage storage, the presence of CCTV ensures safety and security. For those who appreciate a good snack or need to pick up essentials, refreshment facilities and shops are available, although there is no ATM or currency exchange service.
Royston Train Station accommodates passengers with different mobility requirements. While step-free access is available to both platforms, passengers may need to navigate via the street to switch platforms. Staff are on hand to assist with ramps for train access. There are designated accessible parking spaces, but please be aware there is no accessible car park equipment or dedicated accessible toilets.
For cyclists, the station offers 178 bicycle parking spaces with the added security of CCTV. While there's no cycle hire facility, those wishing to cycle can leave their bikes in sheltered racks at their own risk.
Whether you're continuing your journey by bus or taxi, Royston Train Station is strategically placed to offer various onward travel options. Local bus services and taxis are easy to access directly outside the station. Detailed travel maps are on hand to assist with planning your next steps.
Royston serves as an excellent starting point for a variety of exciting destinations. Direct trains connect you to Cambridge University and its historic surroundings, or you can head south to London Kings Cross for a taste of the vibrant UK capital. For more peaceful escapades, travel to Letchworth Garden City or Hitchin, or perhaps plan a coastal adventure to Brighton. Each destination unfolds the diverse beauty and bustling culture of the UK.
Options like the quick journey to Stevenage or the international gateway of Gatwick Airport make Royston an attractive station for both local and broader travel aspirations. For more tranquil travels, the routes to Meldreth and Ely offer picturesque countryside views that are sure to soothe and inspire.
Royston Train Station is more than just a transit point – it's a gateway to new adventures and experiences. With its wide range of facilities and strategic location, you'll find it easy to embark on your next journey. Ensure to buy your tickets early, explore new routes, and discover the endless possibilities that await from this charming Hertfordshire station. Safe travels!
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
Staff help available | |
Customer help points | Yes |
Customer services notes | None |
Luggage storage | No |
Lost property | None |
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street, steep in places. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the taxi bay, at the front of the station. This station does not 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. |
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day. Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Royston |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | Yes |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at the front of the station |
Accessible spaces | 9 |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
Toilets | Yes Located on platform 1. |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Royston |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||
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Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 517 | ||
Accessible spaces | 9 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
Parking charges | Free car parking available |
Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 178 Located by the entrance to platform 1 and in the car park. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
Type of Storage | Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Located outside the front of the main entrance. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 22:15 | 2 | 22:27 This train has been delayed by a person being hit by a train earlier today |
from Brighton | Thameslink | 22:23 | 2 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 22:32 | 2 | On time |
from Cambridge | Great Northern | 22:44 | 1 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 22:45 | 2 | On time |
from Cambridge | Thameslink | 23:07 | 1 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 23:15 | 2 | On time |
from Brighton | Thameslink | 23:23 | 2 | On time |
from Ely | Great Northern | 23:24 | 1 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 23:32 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 22:16 | 2 | 22:28 This train has been delayed by a person being hit by a train earlier today |
to Cambridge | Thameslink | 22:24 | 2 | On time |
to Cambridge | Great Northern | 22:33 | 2 | On time |
to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 22:45 | 1 | On time |
to Ely | Great Northern | 22:46 | 2 | On time |
to London Kings Cross | Thameslink | 23:08 | 1 | On time |
to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 23:16 | 2 | On time |
to Cambridge | Thameslink | 23:24 | 2 | On time |
to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 23:25 | 1 | On time |
to Cambridge | Great Northern | 23:33 | 2 | On time |