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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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, Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) and Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) are great picks.
When to visit Paisley
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 00m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 48m 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 Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 87 km and will cost you around $25. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 354 km.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Most booked hotels in Paisley
Hiring a car in Paisley
Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.39 and $45.86. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paisley, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.