The average train between Syston and Derby takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours from Syston to Derby. 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 Syston and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Syston is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Syston to Derby. However, there are services departing from Syston station and arriving at Derby station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Syston to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Syston station.
Syston to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Syston to Derby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Syston and Derby is 36.8 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Syston to Derby via Leicester in around 1h.