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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paisley to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paisley to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 346 miles (558 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $275 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to London:
A flight is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paisley to London costing on average $32.
A flight is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to London costing on average $85.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117. The journey takes 9h 59m versus 7h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Paisley to London
How to get from Paisley to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paisley to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM13h25Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)5:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$571One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM13h25Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)5:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$571One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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L87871 · W686908:58 AM8h13Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)5:11 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1751One-way2 transfers
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W68216 · L87917+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street10:37 AM8h34Hawkhead (HKH)7:11 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1701One-way3 transfers
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L87885+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
W682069:37 AM8h35Hawkhead (HKH)6:12 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1751One-way3 transfers
G80072+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
L87885 · W682069:37 AM8h35Hawkhead (HKH)6:12 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1751One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM13h55Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)5:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM13h05Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$621One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM13h35Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)6:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$621One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to London:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to London costing on average $160.
A bus is $187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to London costing on average $275.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paisley and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, McGills Buses to go to London by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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