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 £27 - £40 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 28m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at St Mirren Street via 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 and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

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 which takes 7h 1m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD 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 which takes 7h 1m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 11h.

Where does the Cardiff to Paisley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Paisley bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 3m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Paisley by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 1m
£62–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
11h
£27–40
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Paisley376.6 mi
7h 3m
£95–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 28m
£45–123
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
13h 59m
£32–69
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4h 59m
£55–141
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4h 59m
£79–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 20m
£62–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 33m
£119–359

Cardiff to Paisley by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.3 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paisley Gilmour Street via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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