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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $27.
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 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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 Paisley to Edinburgh:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Edinburgh costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
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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.
- 10:30 AM1h10Paisley11:40 AMEdinburgh$121One-way0 transfers
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- 10:30 AM1h10Paisley11:40 AMEdinburgh$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 AM1h10Paisley11:40 AMEdinburgh$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 AM1h10Paisley9:25 AMEdinburgh$121One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM1h10Paisley10:25 AMEdinburgh$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Edinburgh:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Edinburgh costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses 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 National Express, Megabus, McGills Buses, First Greater Glasgow to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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