The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Syston
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Syston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Syston will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Derby to Syston you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Syston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Syston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 38 km
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Syston train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Syston trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:47 Derby | 1h07 | 05:54 Syston | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:30 Derby | 0h53 | 06:23 Syston | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:28 Derby | 0h45 | 07:13 Syston | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:05 Derby | 0h41 | 07:46 Syston | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:32 Derby | 0h37 | 08:09 Syston | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Syston by train or coach
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Why should you book Derby to Syston trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Syston.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Derby to Syston.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Syston
Trains from Derby to Syston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 40m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 23:14 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Syston trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Syston from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Syston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Syston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- 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. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- Occasions Tearooms
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Top of the Approach Road, Outside the Newsagents.
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