The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Syston
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
7 km
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Syston will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for Syston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
8:310h07Leicester8:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
20:310h07Leicester20:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
10:310h07Leicester10:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
10:310h07Leicester10:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
8:310h07Leicester8:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
20:310h07Leicester20:38Syston£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 7 km
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£4 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:31 Leicester | 0h07 | 8:38 Syston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:31 Leicester | 0h07 | 10:38 Syston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Syston by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Syston
Trains from Leicester to Syston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 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.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Syston train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Syston
Most Leicester to Syston trains use the Leicester to Syston station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Syston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Syston leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
Which Syston station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Syston from Syston city centre
Syston is 1 km from Syston city centre. Public transport options include:
Syston train station facilities and services
Syston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: Occasions Tearooms
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Syston.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Syston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Syston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Syston: 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.
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