Edinburgh to Syston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Syston takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 4m
Duration: 371 mi
Distance: £158
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 11m

£130–183

Edinburgh to Syston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Syston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Syston at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 4:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:30 PM → 6:23 AM
Arrives next day
13h 53m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 7:46 AM
Arrives next day
12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.