The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for Syston station (SYS) 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 12 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 12 km
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£6 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h14 | 06:07 Syston station (SYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h23 | 06:55 Syston station (SYS) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:00 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h14 | 07:14 Syston station (SYS) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h28 | 08:00 Syston station (SYS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS)
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15m. 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 04:51, the last at 18:01. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 14m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 18:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and Syston station (SYS) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) to Syston station (SYS) 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 station (SYS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough station (LBO) and Syston station (SYS)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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.
