Train Derby to Syston from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Syston takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Syston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

55 min
Duration: 34 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 26m

£16–26

Derby to Syston train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Syston. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Syston at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:32 PM → 3:38 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
4:08 PM → 4:38 PM
30 min • 1 change
4:32 PM → 5:38 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
6:09 PM → 6:50 PM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:30 AM → 6:23 AM
53 min • 1 change
7:05 AM → 7:46 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:06 AM → 8:47 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 6:23 AM
53 min • 1 change
7:05 AM → 7:46 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:06 AM → 8:47 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 6:23 AM
53 min • 1 change
7:05 AM → 7:46 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:06 AM → 8:47 AM
41 min • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Syston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Derby, England and Syston, Leicestershire, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 30 min. Cross Country also services this route once a week.

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