Bus from Paisley to Govan
5 direct routes · 22–49 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Govan as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Paisley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | McGill's | ~49 min | 55 | Sat 47 · Sun 28 | 05:38 | 22:02 | Forbes Place (opp) | Helen Street (opp) | Renfrew & Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 77 | First Greater Glasgow | ~35 min | 33 | Sat 31 · Sun 22 | 06:23 | 22:51 | Sanderling Road (before) | Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Opp) | Renfrew & Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 17 | McGill's | ~24 min | 25 | Sat 21 · no Sunday buses | 06:33 | 19:28 | Forbes Place (opp) | Langcroft Road (Opp) | — |
| 21 | McGill's | ~33 min | 17 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 17:17 | Washington Road (after) | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 3) | Renfrew & Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 17A | McGill's | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:08 | 06:08 | Forbes Place (opp) | Langcroft Road (Opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paisley 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 26 bus, 77 bus, 17 bus, 21 bus or 17A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Paisley to Govan?
5 routes run directly from Paisley to Govan: the 26 (McGill's), the 77 (First Greater Glasgow), the 17 (McGill's), the 21 (McGill's), the 17A (McGill's). The most frequent is the 26, 55 times each weekday — board at Forbes Place (opp) and get off at Helen Street (opp), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paisley to Govan?
Between 22 minutes on the 17A and 49 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Renfrew, Braehead Shopping Centre on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Paisley to Govan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paisley to Govan?
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.