Manchester to Paisley train with Avanti West Coast

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Paisley

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£54

Average

£54

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Paisley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W45910

05:554h28

Deansgate (DGT)

10:23Hawkhead (HKH)

£541One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

W45910

05:553h58

Deansgate (DGT)

09:53Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

£541One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

W45910

05:554h31

Deansgate (DGT)

10:26Paisley Canal (PCN)

£541One-way

2 changes

P13171

04:573h59

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:56Paisley Canal (PCN)

£551One-way

1 change

P13171

04:573h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:53Hawkhead (HKH)

£551One-way

1 change

Manchester to Paisley train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Transpennine Express P13171 Transpennine ExpressP13171	04:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h59	08:56 Paisley Canal (PCN)	1 change
Transpennine Express P13171 Transpennine ExpressP13171	04:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h56	08:53 Hawkhead (HKH)	1 change
Transpennine Express P13171 Transpennine ExpressP13171	04:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h58	08:55 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1 change
Avanti West Coast W45910 Northern RailW45910	05:55 Deansgate (DGT)	4h28	10:23 Hawkhead (HKH)	2 changes
Avanti West Coast W45910 Northern RailW45910	05:55 Deansgate (DGT)	3h58	09:53 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	2 changes
Avanti West Coast W45910 Northern RailW45910	05:55 Deansgate (DGT)	4h31	10:26 Paisley Canal (PCN)	2 changes
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Train times from Manchester to Paisley

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 56 m

Average

4 h 8 m

Trains per day

Distance

297 km

To travel from Manchester to Paisley you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

P13171

04:573h56

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:53Hawkhead (HKH)

£551One-way

1 change

W45910

05:553h58

Deansgate (DGT)

09:53Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

£541One-way

2 changes

P13171

04:573h58

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:55Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

£551One-way

1 change

P13171

04:573h59

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:56Paisley Canal (PCN)

£551One-way

1 change

W45910

05:554h28

Deansgate (DGT)

10:23Hawkhead (HKH)

£541One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Paisley

Trains from Manchester to Paisley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

297 km

Average train duration

3h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 33m

First train

05:12

Last train

19:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Train providers: Virgin Trains, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express trains Manchester to Paisley

Virgin Trains, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Paisley from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Manchester to Paisley with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £16

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Manchester to Paisley. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Manchester to Paisley train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £184
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Paisley train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Paisley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Paisley.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Paisley can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Paisley is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Paisley is 3 h 33 min to travel the 184 mile long journey, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Paisley leaves at 05: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Paisley leaves at 19: 56.

There are 14 trains a day from Manchester to Paisley which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Manchester to Paisley train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Manchester to Paisley to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 56.

A trip to Paisley from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Paisley by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Paisley including taking a train or coach.