What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paisley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paisley is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paisley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paisley is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at St Mirren Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Paisley?

The distance between Cardiff and Paisley is 389 miles. The road distance is 378.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Paisley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paisley without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Paisley?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paisley bus from?

Cardiff to Paisley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paisley train from?

Cardiff to Paisley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Paisley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paisley is to train via Wigan which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h.

Where does the Cardiff to Paisley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Paisley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Paisley train arrive?

Cardiff to Paisley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Paisley is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Paisley.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Paisley?

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

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Cardiff to Paisley - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Paisley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
6h 56m
£140–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 31m
£48–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h
£52–101
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Paisleycar 376.6 mi
7h 7m
£94–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 5m
£106–238
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
11h 30m
£258–358
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 9m
£55–133
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 24m
£86–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 1m
£93–178
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 38m
£141–401

Cardiff to Paisley by train

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Distance: 386.3 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Paisley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Mirren Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h.

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