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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Shirley (SRL)

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29

train journeys
per day

80

miles (129 kms)

3hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

01:10 / 00:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Shirley is approximately 80 miles (129 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 16 mins.

Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Shirley.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Royston to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    01:10
    7 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    08:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:37
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    09:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:53
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:53
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:07
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:07
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    14:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:07
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:07
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    16:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:07
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    18:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:37
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Royston
    Shirley
    Royston to Shirley

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 Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Royston and Shirley

The travel time between Royston and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:58.

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Amenities on trains between Royston and Shirley 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 & Shirley. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Shirley.

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