The average train between Manchester and Syston takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Syston. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Syston at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Syston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Syston station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Manchester to Syston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Syston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Manchester to Syston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Syston is 116.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Syston via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 2h 51m.