The average train between Paisley and Birmingham takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley to Birmingham. 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 Paisley and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paisley to Birmingham? 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 Paisley to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Birmingham station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Paisley to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Paisley to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Paisley and Birmingham is 407.3 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 46m.