How to get from Dunfermline to Paisley by bus and train?

From Dunfermline to Paisley by bus and train

To get from Dunfermline to Paisley in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X24 bus from Bus Station, Dunfermline station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Paisley Gilmour Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 9A9A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, Dunfermline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903728
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9A9A
    Wait for bus
    9A
    Hillington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to train station Paisley Gilmour Street
    Ride to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dunfermline to Paisley by bus and train via X24 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dunfermline to Paisley in Scotland, take the X24 bus from Bus Station, Dunfermline station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Paisley Gilmour Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, Dunfermline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station Paisley Gilmour Street
    Ride to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunfermline to Paisley
The distance between Dunfermline, Scotland and Paisley, Scotland is approximately 46.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunfermline to Paisley 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 Dunfermline

Dunfermline is located at Dunfermline, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carnegie Centre, Dunfermline.

Train stations close to Dunfermline:

  • Dunfermline Queen Margaret
  • Dunfermline Town
  • Rosyth

Bus stations close to Dunfermline:

  • Carnegie Centre, Dunfermline
  • Old Fire Station, Dunfermline
  • Bus Station, Dunfermline
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:

  • Paisley Gilmour Street
  • Paisley St James
  • Paisley Canal

Bus stations close to Paisley:

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

Alternative route from Dunfermline to Paisley by bus and train via X24 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Dunfermline to Paisley in Scotland, take the X24 bus from Bus Station, Dunfermline station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Paisley Gilmour Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, Dunfermline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station Paisley Gilmour Street
    Ride to train station
    Paisley Gilmour Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line 9A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Paisley in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dunfermline to Paisley in Scotland?

    The X24 bus line goes from Bus Station, Dunfermline station near Dunfermline to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow station near Paisley in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Dunfermline and Paisley in Scotland by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dunfermline to get to Paisley in Scotland?

    Get on the X24 bus from the Bus Station, Dunfermline stop near Dunfermline in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dunfermline and Paisley in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Paisley in Scotland.

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