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How to get fromEdinburgh to Paisleyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    1h 43m
    £18–42

  2. Bus, line 9 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    2h 16m
    £13–22

  3. Drive 54.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Paisleycar car 54.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £14–19

  4. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus bus 26
    2h 53m
    £14–22

  5. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Park Roadbus bus 26
    2h 59m
    £21–42

Edinburgh to Paisley by train

Calendar264Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 16m.

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