Cardiff to Paisley Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paisley takes 7h 33m 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.

7h 33m
Duration: 386 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 57m

£129–208

Cardiff to Paisley train times

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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:22 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:14 AM
6h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:39 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:39 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:39 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:39 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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