There are 6 ways to get from Paisley to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 45m£28–53Drive 46.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paisley to Dunfermlinecar 46.7 mi
1h 1m£12–17Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2h 47m£15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paisley to Dunfermlinetaxi 46.7 mi
1h 1m£95–120Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
3h 24m£16–22Line 26 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
- Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus X22 / ...
3h 26m£24–40
Paisley to Dunfermline by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Paisley and Dunfermline is 67 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.
The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Paisley to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from High Street Stance B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Shillinghill to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Dunfermline is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Paisley to Dunfermline.
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