The average train between Cardiff and Paisley takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Paisley. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Paisley at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Paisley? 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 Cardiff to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Paisley station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Cardiff to Paisley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Paisley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Paisley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and Paisley is 490.9 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 56m.