How to get from Paisley to Aberdeen by train?

By train

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Paisley Gilmour Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paisley
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dundee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dundee
    82 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aberdeen
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen in Scotland, take the 38 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 091 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 091091
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paisley to Aberdeen

The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland is approximately 161.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley to Aberdeen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Paisley

Paisley is located at Paisley, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Paisley Gilmour Street.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Paisley St James
  • Hillington West

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Paisley Gilmour Street
  • Stop 3 Central Road, Paisley
  • Smithhills Street, Paisley

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen in Scotland, take the 38 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 091 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 091091
Walk to Aberdeen
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aberdeen
    Walk to
    Aberdeen
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Aberdeen?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paisley to Aberdeen?

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 091.

  • Is there a direct train between Paisley and Aberdeen in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paisley to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Paisley to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Central station near Aberdeen in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Paisley to Aberdeen in Scotland by train?

    The total travel time between Paisley and Aberdeen in Scotland by train is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paisley to get to Aberdeen in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Paisley in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paisley and Aberdeen in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central station, which is closest to Aberdeen in Scotland.

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