The average train between Paisley and Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Paisley to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 Paisley and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Edinburgh Waverley. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Paisley to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh Waverley is 78.6 km. The road distance is 87 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
