The average train between Syston and Birmingham takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Syston to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Syston to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Syston station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Syston to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Syston to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Syston to Birmingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Syston and Birmingham is 60.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 57 min.