The average train between Salford and Paisley takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Salford to Paisley. 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 Salford and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Paisley at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Paisley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Salford to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Salford to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Salford to Paisley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salford and Paisley is 294.8 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Paisley Gilmour Street via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 3h 40m.