Trains from Glasgow to Paisley from £4.80

Glasgow Central Station is one of the two main railway termini in Glasgow, Scotland, and is also the busiest train station in Scotland. It boasts both high-level and low-level platforms, and also offers various facilities such as free WiFi, shops, and ATMs. The station is served by Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER and TransPennine Express.

There are around 147 trains per day which run directly from Glasgow Central to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, served by ScotRail. The route is around seven miles long and it takes between 9-15 minutes to reach the destination. There may be stops at Cardonald, Hillington East and West along the way.

To save on your travel, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which can save you up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

You'll arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street, one of the two main stations in Paisley alongside Paisley Central. It is managed by ScotRail serving many connections to Ayr, Largs, Gourock and Wemyss Bay.

Are trains running from Glasgow to Paisley?

Yes, trains do run from Glasgow to Paisley, which is served by ScotRail. Trains typically depart from Glasgow Central Station and travel to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, which is the main station in Paisley. The journey is relatively short, usually taking around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the specific service and any stops along the way. You can check whether there are any issues with the lines using the Trip.com website or app, where we provide live updates.

Can I travel around Scotland by train?

Yes, you can! ScotRail operates an extensive network of train services across Scotland. For example, you can easily travel from Glasgow to Paisley with frequent and reliable ScotRail trains. This makes exploring Scotland by train both convenient and efficient.

What time do trains stop running on ScotRail?

Most ScotRail services stop running between around 01:00 AM and 05:00 AM each morning to allow for maintenance and operational checks. For specific schedules, it's best to check the ScotRail website or Trip.com.

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Paisley?

Taking trains is typically the most cost-effective and comfortable way of travelling from Glasgow to Paisley, but there are always ways to help you save even further. For example, Railcards can help reduce fares by 1/3, and booking in advance can save you an average of 61%; split tickets are another viable option, and can save an average of 30%.