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Cardiff to Paisley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paisley takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 22m
Duration
386 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Wigan

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
6h 59m
£137–247

Cardiff to Paisley train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Paisley at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 386.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 59m.

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