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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€85
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paisley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paisley to Manchester will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
It's difficult to get from Paisley to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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L87173
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W68198Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €158.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Manchester:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Manchester costing on average €58.
A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to Manchester costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
The journey is about 49m faster (3h 16m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€58 vs €66). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Paisley to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34039+ W68194+ G89869 | 8:03 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 3h48 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W34039+ P24175+ W68194 | 8:03 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 4h10 | 12:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W34039+ L87515+ G89869 | 8:06 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 3h45 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W34039+ L87515+ P24175 | 8:06 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 4h07 | 12:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W84903+ W68198 | 8:33 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 3h49 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84903+ L87517 | 8:37 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 3h45 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84908+ L87358 | 8:45 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 5h37 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W33970+ L87173+ G89885 | 8:57 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 3h54 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ W84907+ L87173 | 8:57 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 4h25 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ W84907+ W68201 | 9:03 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 4h19 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ W68201+ P24237 | 9:03 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 4h30 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W68201+ W33970+ G89885 | 9:03 AM Hawkhead (HKH) | 3h48 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Paisley to Manchester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paisley to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paisley to Manchester trains use the Paisley Gilmour Street to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Paisley and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hawkhead is 2 km from Paisley city centre. Public transport options include:
Hawkhead has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hawkhead.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hawkhead: Parking.
Available at Hawkhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hawkhead: 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.
Paisley Canal is 1 km from Paisley city centre. Public transport options include:
Paisley Canal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Paisley Canal.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paisley Canal: Parking.
Available at Paisley Canal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paisley Canal: 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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