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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Royston | Cambridge Central Train Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | Royston | Cambridge Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
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Get from Royston to Cambridge
The journey takes about 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Royston to Cambridge by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Royston to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from Royston to Cambridge start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Royston to Cambridge?
The average train journey time from Royston to Cambridge is 16m, covering a distance of 12 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Great Northern.
Which train operators serve the Royston to Cambridge route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Great Northern, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Royston to Cambridge?
The earliest train from Royston to Cambridge departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:46.
Which is the best train operator from Royston to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Royston to Cambridge?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Royston to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Royston to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Royston to Cambridge was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Royston to Cambridge as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £8 to £14 for a train ticket from Royston to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-07.
