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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Syston is to bus via Leicester which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Syston is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Syston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Syston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Health Centre via Leicester and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Syston?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Syston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Syston via Sheffield and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Syston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Syston is 337 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Syston without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Syston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Syston bus from?

Edinburgh to Syston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Syston train from?

Edinburgh to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Syston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Syston is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Syston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Syston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Syston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Syston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Syston is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Edinburgh to Syston.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Syston?

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Where can I stay near Syston?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Syston.

Edinburgh to Syston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Syston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
6h 11m
£136–377
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
8h 30m
£32–50
Drive 272.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Systoncar 272.3 mi
5h 13m
£67–96
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 21m
£64–182
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 32m
£129–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 54m
£38–50
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 35m
£60–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
6h 6m
£104–288
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 12m
£67–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 59m
£86–268
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 22m
£66–161

Edinburgh to Syston by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Syston, Leicestershire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Syston via Sheffield and Leicester in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asda every 3 hours. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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