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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Paisley is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Paisley is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Forbes Place via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Paisley?

The distance between Manchester and Paisley is 229 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £27 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Manchester to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Paisley bus from?

Manchester to Paisley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Paisley train from?

Manchester to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Paisley?

The best way to get from Manchester to Paisley is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Paisley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Paisley train arrive?

Manchester to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Paisley is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Manchester to Paisley.

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

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

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Manchester to Paisley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 48m
£28–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
4h 58m
£15–40
Drive 219.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Paisley219.9 mi
3h 45m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
4h 29m
£58–132
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Road26
5h 38m
£23–29
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
4h 59m
£68–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 40m
£51–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 24m
£60–242

Manchester to Paisley by train

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Distance: 228.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Paisley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Paisley Gilmour Street via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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