The average train between Birmingham and Paisley takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Paisley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Paisley at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Paisley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Paisley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Birmingham to Paisley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Paisley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Paisley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birmingham and Paisley is 407.3 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Paisley Gilmour Street via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 40m.