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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Paisley is to bus and line 26 bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Paisley is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Paisley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Paisley is 55 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £22 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paisley bus from?

Edinburgh to Paisley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Paisley train from?

Edinburgh to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Paisley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Paisley is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £22 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paisley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Paisley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Paisley train arrive?

Edinburgh to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Paisley is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Paisley.

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

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

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Edinburgh to Paisley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paisley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 14m
£22–24
Bus, line 26 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus 26
3h 1m
£10–12
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
2h 19m
Drive 54.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Paisleycar 54.1 mi
1h 9m
£14–20
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Park Roadbus 26
2h 57m
£19–81

Edinburgh to Paisley by train and foot

317Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Paisley, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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