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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Syston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Syston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 7 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€5 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Syston train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Syston trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 C21210 | On time 3:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h07 | 3:38 PM Syston station (SYS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C59801 | On time 4:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h07 | 4:38 PM Syston station (SYS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C59807 | On time 5:31 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h07 | 5:38 PM Syston station (SYS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Syston by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Leicester to Syston trains with Omio?
East Midlands Railway as well as east_midlands_trains offer trains services from Leicester to Syston.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leicester to Syston.
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Syston.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leicester to Syston.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Syston.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Syston
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Trains from Leicester to Syston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Syston trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Syston from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7m
Cheapest Price
€3
East Midlands Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7m
Cheapest Price
€3
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Syston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Syston 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 Syston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Syston can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Syston is €5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leicester to Syston is 7m to travel the 7 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Leicester to Syston leaves at 5:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Leicester to Syston leaves at 11:15 PM.
Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Leicester to Syston with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Leicester to Syston. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 7m
When taking a train from Leicester to Syston, you can count on East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Syston. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Leicester and Syston and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Syston from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 7m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Syston is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Syston including taking a bus and train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leicester to Syston
Leicester
Syston
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Syston.
Leicester
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Syston is Syston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Syston for your journey to Syston from Leicester.
Syston
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Occasions Tearooms
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on the station information poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Syston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Top of the Approach Road, Outside the Newsagents.
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