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 £9 - £23 and takes 3h 5m.

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 10m 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 6m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £22 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m 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 19m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 6m.

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 10m 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, bus, car, and line 26 bus

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 Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 19m
£22–80
Line 26 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
3h 5m
£9–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Bath Streetbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 6m
£14–19
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Edinburghcar 54.8 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 3m
£17–80

Paisley to Edinburgh by train and foot

476Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Princes Street via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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