The average train between Paisley and Edinburgh takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley to Edinburgh. 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 30 minutes between Paisley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Paisley to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Paisley to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh is 78.2 km. The road distance is 85 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.