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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Syston
Showing times and prices for 10 Jan
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
146 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Syston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Syston will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Syston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
10:322h18
London12:50Syston
£491One-way
0 changes
04:301h22
London05:52Syston
£881One-way
0 changes
04:301h22
London05:52Syston
£881One-way
0 changes
10:322h18
London12:50Syston
£491One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Syston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Syston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 146 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Syston train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Syston trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 17:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 London | 1h22 | 05:52 Syston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:32 London | 2h18 | 12:50 Syston | 0 changesdirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Syston?
The best time to book your train from London to Syston is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Syston route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Syston per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Syston.
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Overview: Train from London to Syston
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Trains from London to Syston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 18m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 22:39 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from London to Syston trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Syston from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
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
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£22
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 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
FAQs: London to Syston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Yes, you can do a day trip from London to Syston. The journey takes 1h 18m and covers a distance of 146 km. There are 2 trains per day.
For a visit to Syston, a day or two is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions and enjoy the local atmosphere.
The cheapest way to get from London to Syston is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Syston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £79.
The train distance from London to Syston is 146 km.
The train journey from London to Syston primarily travels through urban and suburban areas before reaching the more scenic countryside of Leicestershire, offering glimpses of fields and small villages, but it is not renowned for being particularly scenic compared to other UK routes.
Booking trains from London to Syston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from London to Syston departs at 22:39.
The train journey from London to Syston covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 1h 18m. Trains run 2 per day.
There is no night train service from London to Syston.
The train station in London that goes to Syston is London St Pancras International (STP), and it arrives at Syston station (SYS).
The first train from London to Syston leaves at 4:41.
Trains from London to Syston run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from London to Syston.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Syston.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Syston.
To get from London to Syston, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Syston
London
Syston
The major train station for departures in London is London St Pancras International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London St Pancras International for your trip from London to Syston.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Wifi
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
Taxis
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
Public transport options for London St Pancras International
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Victoria
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
Distance to city center
22 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminal 4
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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 London.
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 transport options for Syston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Top of the Approach Road, Outside the Newsagents.
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