The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Paisley
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Paisley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Paisley will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Paisley without transferring at least once.
W84207 · W6824310:27 AM3h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:27 PMHawkhead (HKH)$331One-way1 transfer
L87804 · L874388:00 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:39 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way1 transfer
L87820 · W682138:30 AM2h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:30 AMPaisley Canal (PCN)$331One-way1 transfer
W84187 · W6826712:26 PM3h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:27 PMHawkhead (HKH)$331One-way1 transfer
W84207 · W6871110:27 AM2h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:35 PMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way1 transfer
L87804 · L874388:00 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:39 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way1 transfer
L87820 · W695808:30 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:09 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way1 transfer
L87851 · W69583+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:30 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:09 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way2 transfers
L87835 · L87443+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:00 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:39 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way2 transfers
L87866 · L87454+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central10:00 AM1h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:39 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Paisley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Paisley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paisley costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $62 (€51)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Paisley train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Paisley trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87812+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68210 | On time 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 9:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L87812 · W83412+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 9:54 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
W84198 · W68568 | On time 8:27 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h58 | 10:25 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14741+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68568 | On time 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h40 | 10:25 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14741+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68215 | On time 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 10:23 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88237 · W68219 | On time 8:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h55 | 10:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L88237 · W83890 | On time 8:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h34 | 10:32 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
L87844 · W68219+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 10:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L87844 · W83415+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 10:54 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
W84243 · W68575 | On time 9:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h59 | 11:25 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14745 · W68575+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 9:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h40 | 11:25 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14745 · W68224+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 9:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 11:23 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88240 · L87380 | On time 9:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h43 | 11:39 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
L88240 · W68229 | On time 9:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 11:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
C14747 · W68229+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 10:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 11:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
C14667 · W68234 | On time 10:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h03 | 12:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
C14667 · W83420 | On time 10:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h34 | 11:54 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
W84208 · W68580 | 10:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h01 | 12:27 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14748 · L87384+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h40 | 12:10 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14750 · W68580+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h42 | 12:27 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14750 · W68234+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 12:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88245 · W68239 | On time 10:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h55 | 12:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L88245 · L87388 | On time 10:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h41 | 12:39 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14751 · W68239+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h53 | 12:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
C14751 · L87388+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 12:39 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
L87903 · W83423+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 12:54 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C15587 · W68587 | On time 11:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h58 | 1:26 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14753 · L87391+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 1:09 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14755 · W68245+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 1:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
C14755 · W68587+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 11:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h41 | 1:26 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
L88249 · W68250 | On time 11:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 1:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L88249 · W83912 | On time 11:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h36 | 1:32 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
C14756 · W83912+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 1:32 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
L87927+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W83428 | On time 12:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 1:54 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
L87927 · W68250+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 12:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 1:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
W84186 · W68593 | On time 12:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 2:25 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
L87931+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ L87400 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 2:09 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14757+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68593 | On time 12:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h40 | 2:25 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 2 transfers | |
C14757 · W68254+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 12:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 2:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88252 · W68260 | 12:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 2:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L88252 · L87403 | On time 12:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h44 | 2:40 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
L87944 · W68260+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 1:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 2:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
W84233 · W68266 | On time 1:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 3:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
C14761 · W68266+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | On time 1:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 3:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88257 · W68272 | On time 1:55 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h58 | 3:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L87960+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68272 | On time 2:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 3:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
C14766+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68277 | On time 2:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 4:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L88261 · W68282 | On time 2:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h57 | 4:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 1 transfer | |
L87976+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68282 | On time 3:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 4:53 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
C14772+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W68287 | On time 3:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h38 | 5:23 PM Hawkhead (HKH) | 2 transfers | |
L87804 · L87438 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h39 | 9:39 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Paisley
Trains from Edinburgh to Paisley run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Paisley trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Paisley from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Paisley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Paisley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paisley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Paisley
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Seedhill Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Causeyside Street
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