Travel and Parking
HOW TO GET TO PAISLEY
Paisley is a historic riverside town in Scotland, just outside Glasgow, and is well-connected by road, rail, and air. Below are the most convenient travel options depending on where you’re coming from:
By Train :
- From Glasgow: Frequent trains run from Glasgow Central Station to Paisley Gilmour Street (the town’s main station), with journey times of around 10 minutes.
- From Edinburgh: Direct trains to Glasgow run regularly, with onward connections to Paisley. The full journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
By Air :
- Glasgow Airport is less than 3 miles from Paisley town centre. A short taxi, bus, or shuttle connection makes it easy for visitors flying in from across the UK or internationally.
By Road :
- Paisley lies just off the M8 motorway, Scotland’s main east–west route.
- Approximate driving times:
- Glasgow city centre: 20 minutes
- Edinburgh: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Ayrshire coast: 40 minutes
By Bus :
- A network of local and regional bus services links Paisley with Glasgow and surrounding towns, making it accessible and convenient for spectators and runners alike