The cheapest and fastest trains from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 12 trains that leave Paisley St James (PYJ) for Glasgow Central (GLC) every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W838648:420h17Paisley St James (PYJ)8:59Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W686798:210h17Paisley St James (PYJ)8:38Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W8387710:100h18Paisley St James (PYJ)10:28Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W838739:400h18Paisley St James (PYJ)9:58Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
L871506:510h17Paisley St James (PYJ)7:08Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W838648:420h17Paisley St James (PYJ)8:59Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W686798:210h17Paisley St James (PYJ)8:38Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
L871506:510h17Paisley St James (PYJ)7:08Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W838689:110h17Paisley St James (PYJ)9:28Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
W8387710:100h18Paisley St James (PYJ)10:28Glasgow Central (GLC)£51One-way0 changes
Live departures
Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:21 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h17 | 8:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 June | |||||
W68644 | 5:53 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h19 | 6:12 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68648 | 6:29 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h24 | 6:53 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87150 | 6:51 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h17 | 7:08 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83850 | 7:11 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h18 | 7:29 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83854 | 7:41 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h19 | 8:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68792 | 7:49 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h18 | 8:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68679 | 8:21 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h17 | 8:38 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83864 | 8:42 Paisley St James (PYJ) | 0h17 | 8:59 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Trains from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 08:21. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 17m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 7:21 |
Last train 8:21 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paisley St James (PYJ) to Glasgow Central (GLC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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