What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Paisley and Edinburgh Castle is 55 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

How do I travel from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Paisley to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Edinburgh Castle is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Paisley to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paisley to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Paisley to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 26 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 38m
£11–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 57m
£12–26
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 17m
£15–35
Drive 54.2 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Castlecar 54.2 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus 26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3h 10m
£13–21

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 10 minutes.

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