The average train between Syston and Manchester takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Syston to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Syston to Manchester? 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 Syston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Syston station and arriving at Manchester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Syston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Syston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Syston to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Syston and Manchester is 116.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Syston to Manchester Piccadilly via Leicester and Nuneaton in around 2h 48m.