Train Paisley to Edinburgh Castle from £27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paisley and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle. 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 45m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh

2h 12m

£15–46

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Paisley and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

9:02 PM → 10:49 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:45 PM → 11:31 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
10:45 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:31 AM
7h 28m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

9:53 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:51 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 11:57 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:54 PM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle.

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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