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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Syston to Bury St Edmunds. The train trip from Syston to Bury St Edmunds is usually about 4 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest East Midlands Trains + Connections train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 81 mi (131 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 46m |
| Lowest price | £63.56 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Syston to Bury St Edmunds?
East Midlands Trains + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Syston to Bury St Edmunds. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 8 | 4h 0m | £63.56 |
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Syston to Bury St Edmunds start from £64, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Bury St Edmunds. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Syston leaves from Melton Road . And in Bury St Edmunds trains arrive at Bury St Edmunds Train Station .
From Syston to Bury St Edmunds train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bury St Edmunds faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 46 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bury St Edmunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Syston and Bury St Edmunds is approximately 81 miles, or 131 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Syston to Bury St Edmunds on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Syston at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Syston?
Main departure station: Melton Road
There is one train station in Syston.
All train stations in Syston:
Melton Road
Where is the train station in Bury St Edmunds?
Main arrival station: Bury St Edmunds Train Station
Bury St Edmunds has one train station.
Train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
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