The average train between Oxford and Syston takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Syston. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Syston at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Syston. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Syston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Oxford to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Syston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Oxford to Syston train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Oxford and Syston is 106 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Syston via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 29m.