The average train between Syston and Milton Keynes takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Syston to Milton Keynes. 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 Milton Keynes. 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 Milton Keynes at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Syston to Milton Keynes? 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 Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Syston station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Syston to Milton Keynes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Syston to Milton Keynes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Syston to Milton Keynes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Syston and Milton Keynes is 76.2 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Syston to Milton Keynes Central via Leicester and Nuneaton in around 2h 5m.