The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Royston
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Royston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Royston will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hitchin for Royston on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 19 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
Hitchin to Royston train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Royston trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 AM Hitchin | 0h18 | 9:08 AM Royston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Hitchin | 0h18 | 4:08 PM Royston | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:56 AM Hitchin | 0h19 | 1:15 AM Royston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Hitchin | 0h18 | 1:18 AM Royston | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Royston
Trains from Hitchin to Royston run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 17m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Hitchin to Royston trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Royston from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hitchin to Royston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin to Royston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Royston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hitchin, which is located around 0.1 miles (121 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Royston, located 0.4 miles (621 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hitchin to Royston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the the front of the station next to the night gate.
- 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: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
