The average train between York and Paisley takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 hourly between York and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Paisley at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York to Paisley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from York to Paisley. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Paisley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
York to Paisley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Paisley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your York to Paisley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Paisley is 298.8 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from York to Paisley Gilmour Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 42m.