Johnstone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Johnstone
With a population of 15,705, Johnstone is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
When to visit Johnstone
How to Get to Johnstone
Plane
When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $98 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Johnstone Howwood is the busiest station in Johnstone. Another popular train station is Johnstone, located 0.6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Johnstone is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 52 miles from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 60 miles and will cost you around $15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Johnstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone
Hiring a car in Johnstone
Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Johnstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.07 and $49.43. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.