Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

East Midlands Railway
London North Eastern Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Syston to Glasgow Queen Street

Trains to Glasgow Queen Street from Syston

First train

09:14

Last train

09:14

Departure stationSyston
Arrival stationGlasgow Queen Street
Journey time

From 6h 24m

Distance

253 miles (408 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail

What are the train times from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

Check out the next trains departing from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street for Tuesday 10th November 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
, 3 changes
, 4 changes
, 3 changes
, 3 changes
, 4 changes
, 3 changes
, 4 changes
, 4 changes
, 4 changes
, 3 changes

Travel by train from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street

Looking to travel from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street takes around 6 hours 24 minutes, but can take just 6 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 1 train per day from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street.

You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail and East Midlands Railway.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

Want to know more about your journey from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

You can travel from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street by train in about 6 hours and 24 minutes. With around 1 train running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

On average, the train journey from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street takes around 6 hours and 24 minutes, with 1 train per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

The fastest trains from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street can cover the distance of 253 miles (408 km) in as little as 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

No, you can’t travel from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 4 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Syston to Glasgow Queen Street?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Syston to Glasgow Queen Street is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link