The average train between Hamilton and Paisley takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hamilton 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 20 minutes between Hamilton and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Paisley at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Paisley station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Hamilton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Paisley is 26 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 41 min.