There are 7 ways to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, tram, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 22m£11–27Train, tram
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
- Take the tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
2h 22m£32–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Paisley to Edinburgh-EDI47.8 mi
57 minDrive 47.8 mi
- Drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 47.8 mi
57 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 47.8 mi
57 min£100–120Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 54m£11–20Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h 31m£12–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to line 9 bus and bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Waterloo Lane and arriving at Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 48 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £11 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Terminal station.
What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Paisley to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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