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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Govan is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Govan is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Govan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Broomloan Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Govan?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Govan station. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Govan SPT Subway Station via St Enoch SPT Subway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Paisley to Govan?

The distance between Paisley and Govan is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Govan without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £6.

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

The bus from Smithhills Street to Broomloan Road takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Govan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paisley to Govan train from?

Paisley to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.

Where does the Paisley to Govan bus arrive?

Paisley to Govan bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Broomloan Road station.

Where does the Paisley to Govan train arrive?

Paisley to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Govan?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Govan is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Paisley to Govan.

Where can I stay near Govan?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Govan.

Paisley to Govan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Paisley to Govan by bus, train, subway, taxi, 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 Smithhills Street to Broomloan Road38A / ...
22 min
£6
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paisley to Govan6.1 mi
13 min
£2–3
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the subway from St Enoch SPT Subway Station to Govan SPT Subway StationSub
29 min
£7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paisley to Govan6.1 mi
13 min
£16–20

Paisley to Govan by bus

2036Weekly Buses

22 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

McGills Buses operates a bus from Smithhills Street to Broomloan Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 22 min. First Greater Glasgow also services this route every 15 minutes.

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