Bus from Syston (Leicestershire) to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 22:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 06:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Syston, 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 | ~30 min | 31 | Sat 31 · Sun 23 | 05:58 | 22:09 | Albert Street (adj) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Thurmaston |
| 5A | Arriva Midlands | ~30 min | 17 | Sat 20 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:03 | Albert Street (adj) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Thurmaston |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 16:08 | Albert Street (adj) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Thurmaston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Syston 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 Syston to Leicester
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 Syston to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Syston to Leicester: the 5 (Arriva Midlands), the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 5, 31 times each weekday — board at Albert Street (adj) and get off at Orchard Street (Stand BG), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Syston to Leicester?
Around 30 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 Syston to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 22:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Syston to Leicester?
Adult singles from Syston to Leicester: £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.