The average train between York and Syston takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. 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 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Syston at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 7m. 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 Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
York to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your York to Syston train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Syston is 139.9 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from York to Syston via Sheffield and Leicester in around 3h 7m.