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How to get from Paisley to Aberdeen City by bus and train?

From Paisley to Aberdeen City by bus and train

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paisley to Aberdeen City by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M9 and 11A

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 11A bus from St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 11A11A
Walk to Aberdeen City
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006433
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paisley to Aberdeen City

The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland is approximately 150.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley to Aberdeen City by bus and 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 City, Scotland

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Alternative route from Paisley to Aberdeen City by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, M9 and 11A

To get from Paisley to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Paisley Gilmour Street station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 11A bus from St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 11A11A
Walk to Aberdeen City
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006433
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M9, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 289 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M9, Bus line 11A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Paisley to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Central station near Aberdeen City in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Paisley and Aberdeen City in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 31 min.

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

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

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