🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Paisley
14 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 00:30, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | First Greater Glasgow | ~29 min | 90 | 00:30 | 23:30 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 46) |
| 38 | McGill's | ~45 min | 88 | 06:05 | 23:30 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) |
| 9 | First Greater Glasgow | ~49 min | 62 | 00:22 | 23:37 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 11) |
| 77 | First Greater Glasgow | ~77 min | 32 | 05:00 | 21:30 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 45) |
| 17 | McGill's | ~30 min | 24 | 06:40 | 19:05 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 2) |
| 21 | McGill's | ~41 min | 17 | 08:27 | 18:00 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 1) |
| 6 | McGill's | ~11 min | 10 | 09:20 | 17:38 | Silverburn Bus Station (Stance 6) |
| 38A | McGill's | ~47 min | 7 | 16:05 | 17:45 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) |
| E16 | Ember | ~24 min | 4 | 06:40 | 19:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) |
| 17A | McGill's | ~28 min | 2 | 18:30 | 20:05 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 2) |
| 906 | McGill's | ~27 min | 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 50) |
| 976 | Scottish Citylink | ~22 min | 1 | 09:50 | 09:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) |
| E5 | Ember | ~21 min | 1 | 22:50 | 22:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) |
| X21 | McGill's | ~41 min | 1 | 17:33 | 17:33 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Paisley?
14 routes run directly from Glasgow to Paisley: the 500 (First Greater Glasgow), the 38 (McGill's), the 9 (First Greater Glasgow), the 77 (First Greater Glasgow), the 17 (McGill's), the 21 (McGill's), the 6 (McGill's), the 38A (McGill's), the E16 (Ember), the 17A (McGill's), the 906 (McGill's), the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E5 (Ember), the X21 (McGill's).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Paisley?
Around 29 minutes on the 500, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Paisley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 500) leaves around 00:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.