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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 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 $28.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $22 (€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.
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.
NX1838:30 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:40 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1838:30 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:40 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1838:30 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:40 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y39411+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+Y3872312:45 PM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:15 PMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG)$341One-way2 transfers - Y39427 · Y40279+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central1:45 PM1h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:23 PMHawkhead (HKH)$341One-way2 transfers
- Y39411 · Y40266+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central12:45 PM1h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:23 PMHawkhead (HKH)$341One-way2 transfers
- NX1808:10 AM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
- NX5949:25 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station10:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
- NX1835:20 PM1h15Edinburgh, Bus Station6:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paisley:
A bus is $22 (€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.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 19 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 Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Paisley by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Paisley by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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