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How to get from Dundee to Paisley by train?

From Dundee to Paisley by train

To get from Dundee to Paisley in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Paisley Gilmour Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Dundee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to train station Paisley Gilmour Street
    Ride to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dundee to Paisley by bus

To get from Dundee to Paisley in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E3 bus from Science Centre, Dundee City Centre station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 977 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Trident House, Gallowhill station to Smithhills Street, Paisley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - 977977
Bus - 2626
Walk to Paisley
Leaves from Science Centre, Dundee City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Science Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640014188
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    126 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Oban
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trident House, Gallowhill
    ID 6140257
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Nethercraigs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 61401166
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paisley
    Walk to
    Paisley
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dundee to Paisley

The distance between Dundee, Scotland and Paisley, Scotland is approximately 146.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dundee to Paisley 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 Dundee

Dundee is located at Dundee, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Caird Hall, Dundee City Centre.

Bus stations close to Dundee:

  • Caird Hall, Dundee City Centre
  • Waterstones, Dundee City Centre
  • Crichton Street, Dundee City Centre

Public transport stations close to Paisley, Scotland

Paisley is located at Paisley, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Abbey Close, Paisley.

Train stations close to Paisley:

  • Hawkhead
  • Paisley Canal
  • Paisley Gilmour Street

Bus stations close to Paisley:

  • Abbey Close, Paisley
  • Gauze Street, Paisley
  • Smithhills Street, Paisley

From Dundee to Paisley by bus

To get from Dundee to Paisley in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E3 bus from Science Centre, Dundee City Centre station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 977 bus and finally take the 26 bus from Trident House, Gallowhill station to Smithhills Street, Paisley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - 977977
Bus - 2626
Walk to Paisley
Leaves from Science Centre, Dundee City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Science Centre, Dundee City Centre
    ID 640014188
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903769
    126 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Oban
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trident House, Gallowhill
    ID 6140257
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Nethercraigs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smithhills Street, Paisley
    ID 61401166
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paisley
    Walk to
    Paisley
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line E3, Bus line 977, Bus line 26.

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

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

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Dundee and Paisley in Scotland by train is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dundee station near Dundee in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Paisley in Scotland.

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