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Cardiff to Paisley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paisley takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. 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 28m
Duration
386 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 57m
£129–209

Cardiff to Paisley train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Paisley at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Paisley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Paisley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 57m.

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