Bus from Leicester to Syston (Leicestershire)
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Syston (Leicestershire) as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leicester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva Midlands | ~27 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 22 | 05:31 | 23:16 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Albert Street (opp) | Thurmaston |
| 5A | Arriva Midlands | ~27 min | 23 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 19:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Albert Street (opp) | Thurmaston |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~29 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 18:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Albert Street (opp) | Thurmaston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus, 5A bus or X5 bus timetable.
Fares from Leicester to Syston
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leicester to Syston?
3 routes run directly from Leicester to Syston: the 5 (Arriva Midlands), the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 5, 29 times each weekday — board at Orchard Street (Stand BF) and get off at Albert Street (opp), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Syston?
Around 27 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thurmaston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Syston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Syston?
Adult singles from Leicester to Syston: £3.00 on the 5, 5A and X5 (Arriva Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.