The average bus between Paisley and Leith takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Paisley to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Paisley and Leith. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Leith at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Leith. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Leith station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Paisley to Leith bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Paisley to Leith bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Paisley and Leith is 80.2 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 18m.