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

The cheapest way to get from Syston to Edinburgh is to bus via M&S which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Syston to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Syston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Syston to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Health Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Syston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Syston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Syston and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Nottingham and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Syston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Syston and Edinburgh is 330 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Syston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Syston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Syston to Edinburgh bus from?

Syston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Syston to Edinburgh train from?

Syston to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Syston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Syston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Syston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Syston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Syston to Edinburgh train arrive?

Syston to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Syston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Syston to Edinburgh is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Syston to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Syston to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Syston to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m
£166–247
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
9h 32m
£34–56
Drive 271.8 mi
1. Drive from Syston to Edinburghcar 271.8 mi
5h 12m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£58–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 44m
£58–143
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 50m
£75–163
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 18m
£131–353
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 58m
£136–318
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 25m
£70–164
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 21m
£92–183

Syston to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 327.7 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Syston to Edinburgh Waverley via Nottingham and Sheffield in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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