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. Paisley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
How to Get to Paisley
Plane
When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city center.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 0h 59m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $50 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 54 miles and will cost you around $17. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Most booked hotels in Paisley
Renting a car in Paisley
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paisley, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.