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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Leith is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Leith. 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 Leith?

The distance between Paisley and Leith is 55 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Paisley to Leith bus from?

Paisley to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Paisley to Leith?

The best way to get from Paisley to Leith is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Paisley to Leith bus arrive?

Paisley to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Paisley to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paisley to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Leith is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Paisley to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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Paisley to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Leith 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
1h 46m
£9–23
Drive 56.2 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Leith56.2 mi
1h 15m
£15–21
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
2h 51m
£9–21
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 4m
£17–80

Paisley to Leith by train and foot

463Weekly 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 Leith, 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 6 times a week. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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