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.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 80
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 00m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 133 for a 3h 18m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 93 km and will cost you around S$ 26. From Inverness, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 354 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 00m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 133 for a 3h 18m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 93 km and will cost you around S$ 26. From Inverness, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 354 km.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around S$ 147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.