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The average train between Edinburgh and Syston takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 7m
Duration
371 mi
Distance
£159
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
6h 11m
£132–184

Edinburgh to Syston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Syston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Syston at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways13h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Syston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 370.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Syston via Peterborough and Leicester in around 6h 11m.

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