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The average train between Glasgow and Syston takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

7h 11m
Duration
325 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Glasgow to Syston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Syston. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Syston at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways12h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways11h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Syston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 324.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Syston, Leicestershire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Syston via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 6h 23m.

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