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Compare bus and train for Paisley to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Paisley to Dundee
Compare the available ways to get from Paisley to Dundee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Dundee:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Dundee costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 51m 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 Paisley to Dundee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paisley to Dundee is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 AM 2h20 Paisley 12:10 PM Dundee Find prices1 transfer
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10:50 AM 2h20 Paisley 1:10 PM Dundee Find prices1 transfer11:50 AM 2h20 Paisley 2:10 PM Dundee Find prices1 transfer12:50 PM 2h20 Paisley 3:10 PM Dundee Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Dundee:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Dundee costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paisley and Dundee as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Dundee by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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