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

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 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 0.5 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 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 54 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 235 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 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 0.5 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 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 54 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$180+
Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$115+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$156+

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.11 and $45.48. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paisley, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.11 and $45.48. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paisley, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.