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, Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) and Weavers (1 Stow Brae) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 3 km 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 105 km and will cost you around $13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 105 km and will cost you around $13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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