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Edinburgh to Paisley St James Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Paisley St James, starting from $30.41 and averaging $30.41. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 34 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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05:27
2 hours 7 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh Park
07:34
Paisley St James
ScotRail
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06:25
1 hour 39 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:04
Paisley St James
CrossCountryScotRail
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06:28
2 hours 6 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:34
Paisley St James
ScotRail
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06:45
1 hour 49 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:34
Paisley St James
ScotRail
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06:58
2 hours 6 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
09:04
Paisley St James
ScotRail
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07:15
1 hour 49 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
09:04
Paris
ScotRail
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Edinburgh to Paisley St James Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:27
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh
Arrival station
Arrival station
Paisley St James
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 34 minutes
Distance
Distance
79 km
Price
Price
$30.41*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Paisley St James

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to Paisley St James can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Paisley St James for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Paisley St James, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Paisley St James ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Paisley St James more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Paisley St James train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.