The average train between Paisley and Fife takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Paisley to Fife. 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 Fife. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Fife. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Fife station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Paisley to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Paisley to Fife train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Paisley and Fife is 104.9 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 33m.