The average train between Paisley and Durham takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 3m. 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 4h 3m.
Paisley to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Paisley to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Paisley and Durham is 215.5 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Durham via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 24m.