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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Paisley St James by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Paisley St Jamestrain train Glasgow Central - Gourock / ...
    1h 37m
    £11–40

  2. Bus

    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 500
    2h 23m
    £12–26

  3. Drive  55.2 mi

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

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2h 7m
    £16–39

  5. 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 38m
    £12–22

Edinburgh to Paisley St James by train and foot

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paisley St James via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Paisley St James via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal Building in around 2h 23m.

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