The average train between Reading and Paisley takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Paisley at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Paisley station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Reading to Paisley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Paisley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Reading to Paisley train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Reading and Paisley is 537.2 km. The road distance is 641 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Paisley Gilmour Street via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h.