Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Paisley travel guide

Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide

You're Going to Love Paisley

With a population of 73,074, Paisley is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Paisley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Abbey Inn Paisley (Barrhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paisley

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 26m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $61 for a 5h 08m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 67 miles and will cost you around $12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 26m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $61 for a 5h 08m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 67 miles and will cost you around $12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $3.20 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.35 and $51.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.20 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.35 and $51.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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