The average train between Manchester and Paisley takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Paisley at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Paisley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Manchester to Paisley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Paisley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Manchester to Paisley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Paisley is 297.1 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Paisley Gilmour Street via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 3h 47m.