How to get from Paisley to Giffnock by bus?

By bus

To get from Paisley to Giffnock in Scotland, take the 9 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 38 bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - 3838
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crookfur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 9 and 38B

To get from Paisley to Giffnock in Scotland, take the 9 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 38B bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - 38B38B
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    Thornliebank
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Scotland.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Paisley to Giffnock

The distance between Paisley, Scotland and Giffnock, Scotland is approximately 11.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paisley to Giffnock by bus, 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 Gauze Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Gilmour Street, Paisley.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Hillington West
  • Paisley St James

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Gilmour Street, Paisley
  • Dunn Square, Paisley
  • St Mirren Street, Paisley

Public transport stations close to Giffnock, Scotland

Giffnock is located at Giffnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cheviot Road, Pollokshaws.

Train stations close to Giffnock:

  • Pollokshields West
  • Maxwell Park
  • Langside

Bus stations close to Giffnock:

  • Cheviot Road, Pollokshaws
  • Cheviot Road, Newlands
  • Hillpark Bowling Club, Pollokshaws

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 9 and 38B

To get from Paisley to Giffnock in Scotland, take the 9 bus from Smithhills Street, Paisley station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 38B bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Bus - 38B38B
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Smithhills Street, Paisley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 6140230
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    Thornliebank
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line 38.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line 38B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Giffnock?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paisley to Giffnock?

    The 9 bus line goes from Smithhills Street, Paisley station near Paisley in Paisley to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Giffnock in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paisley to Giffnock by bus?

    The total travel time between Paisley in Paisley and Giffnock in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paisley to get to Giffnock?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Smithhills Street, Paisley stop near Paisley in Paisley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paisley and Giffnock?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Giffnock in Scotland.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps