4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Paisley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Paisley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m 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 $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paisley costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Paisley
How to get from Edinburgh to Paisley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Paisley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1835:20 PM1h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1835:20 PM1h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1835:20 PM1h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L88237 · W838908:58 AM1h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:32 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$331One-way1 transfer
- L87865 · W6833710:15 PM1h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:53 PMHawkhead (HKH)$331One-way1 transfer
- C14741 · W68215+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:45 AM1h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:23 AMHawkhead (HKH)$331One-way2 transfers
- NX5949:25 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station10:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
- NX1808:10 AM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$151One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Paisley
Travel to Paisley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Paisley.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paisley costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Paisley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Paisley by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Scotrail to go to Paisley by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Travelling from Edinburgh to Paisley: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
