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Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James by train

First train

05:00

Last train

15:03

Departure station

Glenrothes With Thornton

Arrival station

Paisley St James

Journey time

From 2h 55m

Distance

55 miles (88 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

ScotRail

Travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James by train

Looking to travel from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 3 hours 36 minutes to travel from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 55 miles (88 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Paisley St James, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. ScotRail are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Paisley St James in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Glenrothes With Thornton and Paisley St James by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James?

No, there are no direct train services from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James. Travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James leave?

The first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James leaves at 05:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James leave?

The last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James leaves at 15:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Glenrothes With Thornton and Paisley St James by train?

Trains travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James cover a distance of around 55 miles (88 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Glenrothes With Thornton to Paisley St James

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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