Paisley to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Paisley to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paisley to Birmingham, 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 06:02 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 409
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey €52.73 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 35m
Train operators 4

Going from Paisley to Birmingham by train

About to set off from Paisley to Birmingham 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.

Train cost between Paisley and Birmingham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €52.73, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Paisley to Birmingham

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Paisley to Birmingham:

  • 06:02 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:28 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 07:33 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:53 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 36 minutes from Paisley toward Birmingham.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.

Paisley to Birmingham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 409 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 23 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Paisley to Birmingham?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Birmingham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham.

FAQs about the train journey from Paisley to Birmingham

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

The trip from Paisley to Birmingham covers a distance of 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.