Bus from Barrhead to Paisley
4 direct routes · 9–23 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Paisley as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barrhead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | McGill's | ~17 min | 53 | Sat 47 · Sun 21 | 06:15 | 23:01 | Railway Station (opp) | Browns Lane (after) | — |
| 66 | McGill's | ~23 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 15 | 06:53 | 19:57 | Arthurlie Street (before) | Browns Lane (after) | — |
| 51A | McGill's | ~9 min | 12 | Sat 10 · Sun 6 | 17:49 | 23:55 | Railway Station (opp) | Paisley Canal Station (near) | — |
| 166 | McGill's | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 4 | 20:34 | 21:54 | Arthurlie Street (before) | Forbes Place (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barrhead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus, 66 bus, 51A bus or 166 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barrhead to Paisley?
4 routes run directly from Barrhead to Paisley: the 51 (McGill's), the 66 (McGill's), the 51A (McGill's), the 166 (McGill's). The most frequent is the 51, 53 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (opp) and get off at Browns Lane (after), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barrhead to Paisley?
Between 9 minutes on the 51A and 23 on the 66, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Barrhead to Paisley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barrhead to Paisley?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.