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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paisley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) and Bel Cibo (48a Glasgow Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4972
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4972
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 Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around ₹ 10,134 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 17,884 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 140 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,555. From Inverness, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,088 for a journey of 354 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 Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around ₹ 10,134 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 17,884 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 140 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,555. From Inverness, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,088 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,049 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,319+
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The Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,966+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,767+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 9,924+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Paisley

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 3,503/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

₹ 4,029/day

Intermediate SUV
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