The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Paisley takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Paisley at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley Station station and arriving at Paisley station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Paisley is 78.7 km. The road distance is 85 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.