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 3 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paisley. The train journey from Paisley to Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around $307 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $391 for a 4h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 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 only carrier operating train routes to Paisley. The train journey from Paisley to Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around $307 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $391 for a 4h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,323 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Paisley

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$77/day

Intermediate
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