The average train between Paisley and York takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Paisley to York. 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 Paisley and York. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:45 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to York. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Paisley to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Paisley to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paisley and York is 298.8 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to York via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 30m.