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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Paisley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Paisley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Paisley
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Paisley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Paisley:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Paisley costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 4h 20m 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.
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How to get from Leeds to Paisley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Paisley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:10 AM 5h43 Leeds 8:53 AM Paisley Find prices2 transfers
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3:10 AM 5h43 Leeds 8:53 AM Paisley Find prices2 transfers
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3:10 AM 5h43 Leeds 8:53 AM Paisley Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Paisley:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Paisley costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Paisley take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Paisley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Paisley St James (PYJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paisley by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Paisley by train.
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