The average train between Paisley and Durham takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Durham. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Durham station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Paisley to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Paisley to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Durham is 215.5 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 46m.