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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Paisley is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Paisley is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £22 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Leith 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 Leith to Paisley?

The distance between Leith and Paisley is 55 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Paisley bus from?

Leith to Paisley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Paisley?

The best way to get from Leith 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 22m.

Where does the Leith to Paisley bus arrive?

Leith to Paisley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to Paisley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Paisley is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Leith to Paisley.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leith 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
£23–24
Drive 56 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leith to Paisleycar 56 mi
1h 16m
£14–20
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
2h 22m
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
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus 26
2h 58m
£16–19

Leith to Paisley by train and foot

316Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Leith, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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