Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Johnstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dé Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant & Bar (12 Collier St) and Carriages (Station Road, Kilmacolm) are great picks.

When to visit Johnstone

Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Johnstone

Plane

When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Johnstone. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $206 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $265 for a 4h 30m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Johnstone Howwood is the busiest station in Johnstone. Another popular train station is Johnstone, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Johnstone is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 83 km from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 108 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Johnstone. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $206 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $265 for a 4h 30m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Johnstone Howwood is the busiest station in Johnstone. Another popular train station is Johnstone, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Johnstone is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 83 km from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 108 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.52 and $48.69.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.52 and $48.69.