Birmingham to Paisley by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Paisley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Paisley, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 409
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey €70.13 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 47m
Train operators 4

Going from Birmingham to Paisley by train

About to set off from Birmingham to Paisley by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Birmingham to Paisley

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Birmingham to Paisley:

  • Cheapest ticket: €70.13

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Birmingham and Paisley

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 9 trains make this journey of 409 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Birmingham is at 06:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:09.

During the weekend, 06:01 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:55 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Birmingham to Paisley

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 19 minutes, spanning 409 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Birmingham and Paisley available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Birmingham and Paisley can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Paisley

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Paisley.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Paisley

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Paisley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Birmingham to Paisley is 409 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.