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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paisley has to offer.

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

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4913
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4913
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 2 miles 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 00m and costs around ₹ 1,334 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 8,669 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 58 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,334. From Dundee, the ticket costs about ₹ 750 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles 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 00m and costs around ₹ 1,334 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 8,669 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 58 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,334. From Dundee, the ticket costs about ₹ 750 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,885 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,253 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,870+
Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,169+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 6,144+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 8,453+

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,851 and ₹ 2,467.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,851 and ₹ 2,467.