Royston live departures
Next trains leaving Royston (RYS), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Royston live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRYS
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.0535, -0.0267
- Nearest stationMeldreth (4.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,415,838
- GB rank392nd busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
About this board
Royston is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RYS. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Royston handled 1,415,838 passenger entries and exits, ranking 392nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cambridge (328,042 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Royston usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Royston station FAQs
What is the station code for Royston?
The three-letter CRS code for Royston is RYS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Royston departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Royston itself.
How busy is Royston station?
Royston recorded 1,415,838 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 392nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Cambridge.
Which stations are closest to Royston?
The nearest station is Meldreth, about 4.8 km away in a straight line. Ashwell & Morden (6.2 km) and Shepreth (7.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.