Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Royston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Royston

With a population of 14,895, Royston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Royston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Royston

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Where to Eat in Royston

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Cow (The Red Cow) and The Old Bull Inn (56 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Royston

Royston in January
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royston in January
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Royston

Plane

When flying to Royston, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Royston departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royston, followed by Great Northern. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Royston Shepreth is the busiest station in Royston. Another popular train station is Royston Meldreth, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Royston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 38 miles from Royston. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royston using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Royston takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Royston, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Royston departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royston, followed by Great Northern. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Royston Shepreth is the busiest station in Royston. Another popular train station is Royston Meldreth, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Royston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 38 miles from Royston. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royston using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Royston takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Royston

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Royston

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Royston

Most booked hotels in Royston

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Clayton Hotel Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Orchard House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Royston

Hiring a car in Royston costs £28 per day, on average, or £57 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Royston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.63 and £23.50. The most frequently booked car type in Royston is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Royston costs £28 per day, on average, or £57 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Royston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.63 and £23.50. The most frequently booked car type in Royston is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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