Train Edinburgh to Paisley from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Paisley takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.

1h 43m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central

1h 44m

£15–42

Edinburgh to Paisley train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Paisley at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

7:30 PM → 9:09 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:19 PM → 9:39 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
8:27 PM → 10:09 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:18 PM → 10:35 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Paisley.

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Paisley, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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