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Compare train and bus for Paisley to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Edinburgh 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 59m. 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 $32.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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 Paisley to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Paisley to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Edinburgh costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 2h 51m 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 Paisley to Edinburgh
How to get from Paisley to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paisley to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1807:55 PM 1h05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX180
7:55 PM 1h05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX180
7:55 PM 1h05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W83402 · L87838+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:15 AM 1h30 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) 9:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - W68559 · L87845+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
8:31 AM 1h33 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) 10:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers - W68553+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87829
8:01 AM 1h34 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) 9:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX591
9:15 AM 1h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX183
10:30 AM 1h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 11:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:40 PM 3h25 Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) 5:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Edinburgh costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paisley and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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