There are 6 ways to get from Paisley to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
2h 24m£20–55Line 26 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 14m£11–16Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 38mDrive 46.7 mi
- Drive from Paisley to Dunfermlinecar 46.7 mi
1h 1m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paisley to Dunfermlinetaxi 46.7 mi
1h 1m£95–120Line 26 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
- Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus X22 / ...
3h 35m£19–37
Paisley to Dunfermline by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Paisley and Dunfermline is 69 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.
The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Paisley to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Town
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- 1st Class
- £5–8
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–15
- 1st Class
- £19–27
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Shillinghill to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Dunfermline is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Paisley to Dunfermline.
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