What is the cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley?

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley?

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Mirren Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Paisley?

The distance between Glenrothes and Paisley is 72 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Glenrothes to Paisley without a car?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley without a car is to bus and line 9 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £17 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Glenrothes to Paisley?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Glenrothes to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Paisley bus from?

Glenrothes to Paisley bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Paisley train from?

Glenrothes to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Paisley?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Paisley is to bus and line 9 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Paisley bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Paisley bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Paisley train arrive?

Glenrothes to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Paisley is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Glenrothes to Paisley.

Where can I stay near Paisley?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Paisley.

Glenrothes to Paisley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Glenrothes to Paisley by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 9 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
3h 8m
£17–26
Drive 63.7 mi
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1. Drive from Glenrothes to Paisleycar 63.7 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
3h 39m
£37–73

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Glenrothes, Scotland and Paisley, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Mirren Street via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Paisley Gilmour Street via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 39m.

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