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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Royston to Chester for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Royston
- Departure station
- Royston station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, SG8 5AW
Operators serving Royston
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Royston
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£5/day)
Explore the area around Royston
- Therfield Heath
- Royston Cave
About your departure station
Dating from 1850 as part of the Great Northern Railways main line, Royston station serves this Hertfordshire market town.
The current buildings date from 1978.
The station has gained importance as a commuter stop.
Royston represents how country stations on main lines adapted to serve Londons expanding commuter belt.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Royston to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter Royston as your departure station and Chester as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Royston and Chester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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