There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 8m£16–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 500
- 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 19m£12–24Drive 46.7 mi
- Drive from Paisley to Dunfermlinecar 46.7 mi
1h 1m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paisley to Dunfermlinetaxi 46.7 mi
1h 1m£95–120Line 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£23–38
Paisley to Dunfermline by train and foot
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 Terminal Building and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
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 Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Paisley and Dunfermline is 69 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 8m and costs £15 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Paisley to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Terminal Building station.
Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £15 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 2h 19m.
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, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- 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
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- 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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