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.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
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 36m and costs around S$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 3h 28m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 47 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 most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 3h 28m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about S$ 47 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,122 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,208 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around S$ 126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. 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, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. 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, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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