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 most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 3h 25m 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

You can travel by bus to Paisley using FlixBus or National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 57 for a journey of 394 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 3h 25m 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

You can travel by bus to Paisley using FlixBus or National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 57 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around S$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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