The average train between Sunderland and Paisley takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Paisley. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Paisley at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle 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 Sunderland to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Paisley station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Sunderland to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Paisley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Paisley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Paisley is 218.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Paisley Gilmour Street via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 3h 36m.