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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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38

train journeys
per day

16

miles (26 kms)

1hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

01:17 / 00:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Stansted Airport is approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs.

Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Stansted Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Royston to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    01:17
    4 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    05:29
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:07
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    07:13
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:45
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    07:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:07
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:13
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:46
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    08:19
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    10:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:06
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:26
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:27
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    12:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    13:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    14:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:26
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:27
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:07
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:57
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    16:00
    Royston
    Stansted Airport
    Royston to Stansted Airport

About Royston Station

Station name Royston (RYS)
Address Royston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:15 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Royston and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Royston and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:38.

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Amenities on trains between Royston and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Royston & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Stansted Airport.

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