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, 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 Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around S$ 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 3h 57m 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 Aberdeen, the ticket costs about S$ 34 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around S$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Hiring a car in Paisley
Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.16 and S$ 40.21. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.