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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £14 - £19 and takes 3h 3m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Paisley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh is 55 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Paisley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Edinburgh bus from?

Paisley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Smithhills Street station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Edinburgh train from?

Paisley to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Paisley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Paisley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Paisley to Edinburgh train arrive?

Paisley to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Edinburgh is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Paisley to Edinburgh.

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

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Paisley to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 21m
£22–80
Line 38 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Bath Street38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 8m
£14–19
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Edinburgh54.8 mi
1h 9m
£14–20
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Station26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 2m
£17–80
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1megabus 900 / ...
3h 3m
£14–18

Paisley to Edinburgh by train and foot

472Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Princes Street via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 8m.

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