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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 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 $30.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Paisley
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Paisley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paisley costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
NX1808:10 AM 1h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX180
8:10 AM 1h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX180
8:10 AM 1h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L87816 · W83886+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:30 AM 1h32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:02 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - L87813 · W68209+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
8:15 AM 1h38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 9:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - L87843 · W68220+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
9:15 AM 1h38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:53 AM Hawkhead (HKH) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX183
5:20 PM 1h15 Edinburgh, Bus Station 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX594
9:25 PM 1h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:15 PM 3h25 Edinburgh, Bus Station 9:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paisley costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 St James (PYJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Paisley by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Paisley by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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