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Cheap train tickets from Paisley to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 13 Oct

Cheapest

£24

Average

£24

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

Cheapest

P80209

08:581h55

Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

10:53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P79736

09:371h40

Hawkhead (HKH)

11:17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

P79756

11:372h17

Hawkhead (HKH)

13:54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

1 change

Cheapest

P79756

11:371h47

Hawkhead (HKH)

13:24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

P79756

11:351h49

Paisley Canal (PCN)

13:24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

Paisley to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 October

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Scotrail P80209	08:58 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1h55	10:53 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P79736	09:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	1h42	11:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79736	09:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	2h12	11:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P79736	09:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	1h40	11:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79736	09:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	2h10	11:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P82394	09:46 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1h31	11:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P82394	09:46 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	2h01	11:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P78118	10:06 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1h44	11:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Cross Country P79092	10:26 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1h29	11:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P79746	10:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	1h42	12:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79746	10:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	1h40	12:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P82399	10:46 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)	1h31	12:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79756	11:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	1h49	13:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79756	11:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	2h19	13:54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P79756	11:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	2h17	13:54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
Scotrail P79756	11:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	1h47	13:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79766	12:35 Paisley Canal (PCN)	1h42	14:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
Scotrail P79766	12:37 Hawkhead (HKH)	1h40	14:17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 changes
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Train times from Paisley to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 13 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h 29 m

Average

1 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

78 km

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

Fastest

P79092

10:261h29

Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

11:55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

1 change

P82399

10:461h31

Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

12:17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

P82394

09:461h31

Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)

11:17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

P79736

09:371h40

Hawkhead (HKH)

11:17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

P79766

12:371h40

Hawkhead (HKH)

14:17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£241One-way

2 changes

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Overview: Train from Paisley to Edinburgh

Distance	48 miles
Average train duration	1 h 26 min
Average train ticket price	£24 (€27)
Direct train	No
Train providers	ScotRail or CrossCountry

Trains from Paisley to Edinburgh cover the 48 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 26 min with our travel partners like ScotRail or CrossCountry. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £24, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £23.

Train providers: ScotRail and CrossCountry trains Paisley to Edinburgh

For as little as £21 you can travel by train between Paisley and Edinburgh with ScotRail and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

ScotRail from Paisley to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £21

FAQs: Paisley to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Paisley to Edinburgh 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 Paisley to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Paisley to Edinburgh can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Paisley to Edinburgh is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Paisley to Edinburgh train travel time is 1 h 26 min for the 48 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Paisley to Edinburgh leaves at 04: 56. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Paisley to Edinburgh leaves at 21: 34.

For the journey from Paisley to Edinburgh you can take a train with ScotRail or CrossCountry. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Paisley to Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 34.

A day trip to Edinburgh from Paisley is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Paisley to Edinburgh is November.

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