The average train between Paisley and Leith takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley to Leith. 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 Leith. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Leith at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Leith. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Leith station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Paisley to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Paisley and Leith is 80.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.