The cheapest and fastest trains from Paisley to Leeds
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paisley to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paisley to Leeds will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 4 trains that leave Paisley for Leeds every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 49 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paisley to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paisley to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Paisley to Leeds trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:33 Paisley | 5h32 | 11:05 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:33 Paisley | 5h05 | 11:38 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:03 Paisley | 4h32 | 12:35 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:31 Paisley | 5h37 | 15:08 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:03 Paisley | 4h45 | 21:48 Leeds | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paisley to Leeds
Trains from Paisley to Leeds run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 02:01 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Paisley to Leeds trainsScotRail trains will get you between Paisley and Leeds from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paisley to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paisley to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paisley and Leeds
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Seedhill Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Causeyside Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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