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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paisley to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) are great picks.
When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £21 for a 3h 21m 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.
Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 87 km and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 338 km.
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Paisley costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Mini (Class Minivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.