The average train between York and Syston takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.
Trains run hourly between York and Syston. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Syston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Syston. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Syston station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
York to Syston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Syston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Syston station.
Book your York to Syston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Syston is 139.9 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from York to Syston via Grantham and Nottingham in around 3h 21m.