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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 108
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 only carrier operating train routes to Paisley. The train journey from Paisley to Birmingham takes 4h 30m and costs around S$ 198 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 288 for a 4h 31m 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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Inverness, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 402 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 only carrier operating train routes to Paisley. The train journey from Paisley to Birmingham takes 4h 30m and costs around S$ 198 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 288 for a 4h 31m 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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Inverness, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around S$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.18 and S$ 36.24. 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 Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.18 and S$ 36.24. 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 Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Paisley

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 123/day

Passenger van

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 126/day

Passenger van
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