What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Syston?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Syston is to bus via M&S which costs £14 - £23 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Syston?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Syston is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Syston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Syston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Syston?

The distance between Cardiff and Syston is 167 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Syston without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Syston without a car is to train and line 48 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Syston?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cardiff to Syston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Syston bus from?

Cardiff to Syston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Syston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Syston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Syston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Syston is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Syston.

Where can I stay near Syston?

There are 962+ hotels available in Syston.

Cardiff to Syston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 48 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Syston by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 48 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
3. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Station48
5h 14m
£43–118
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to AsdaUk075
7h 5m
£15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777 / ...
5h 32m
£24–55
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Syston144 mi
2h 51m
£36–52

Cardiff to Syston by train and bus

106Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Syston, Leicestershire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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