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How to get fromEdinburgh to Paisley St Jamesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paisley St James by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2h 6m
    £17–44

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus Uk091
    2h 22m
    £12–25

  3. Drive 55.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Paisley St Jamescar car 55.2 mi
    1h 6m
    £14–20

  4. Bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Storie Streetbus bus 9
    2h 41m
    £12–22

Edinburgh to Paisley St James by train

Calendar238Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Paisley St James, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Paisley St James via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal Building in around 2h 22m.

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