The average train between Syston and Leeds takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Syston to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Syston and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Syston is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Syston to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Syston station and arriving at Leeds station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Syston to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Syston to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Syston to Leeds train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Syston and Leeds is 126 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Syston to Leeds via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 29m.