Leicester to Syston train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Syston

Showing times and prices for Apr 16

Cheapest price

€5

Average price

€5

Fastest journey

7 m

Average duration

7 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

7 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Syston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Syston will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Syston on Thu, Apr 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 16 the direct trains cover the 7 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .

On Thu, Apr 16 the slowest trains will take 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • East Midlands Railway
    8:44 PM0h07
    Leicester
    8:51 PMSyston
    €51One-way
    0 transfers

Live departures

Leicester to Syston train times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Syston trains for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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east_midlands_railway9:31 PM Leicester
0h07
9:38 PM Syston0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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East Midlands Railway operates all trains services from Leicester to Syston.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Syston

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Trains from Leicester to Syston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 6 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
6
Direct trains
6
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
Sat
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 from Leicester to Syston trainsEast Midlands Railway 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
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
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

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.

FAQs
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 €4; 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 6 direct trains a day from Leicester to Syston with . 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 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 train and bus.

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.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
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ParkingParking
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ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
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
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
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 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

Most popular train connections from Leicester

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