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How to get fromPaisley to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 11m
    £16–46

  2. Line 9 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 25m
    £12–22

  3. Line 26 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus bus 26
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    3h 17m
    £18–45

  4. Drive 54.2 mi

    1. Drive from Paisley to Edinburgh Castlecar car 54.2 mi
    1h 8m
    £14–20

  5. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 10m
    £13–21

Paisley to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 25m.

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