With a population of 73,074, Paisley is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Paisley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 2 miles 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 €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €90 for a 3h 18m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 60 miles and will cost you around €16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 220 miles.
Average rates range from around €99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €84 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.