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 - £20 and takes 2h 49m.

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 Terminal Building and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

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 Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Paisley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh is 56 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 bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £12 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Terminal Building station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Paisley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Paisley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Paisley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Paisley to Edinburgh?

Book your Paisley to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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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 bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 45m
£13–21
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 59m
£14–46
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Edinburghcar 54.8 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 49m
£14–19
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
£16–45

Paisley to Edinburgh by train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paisley to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 55.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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