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 7 km 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 Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 93 km and will cost you around $29. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Johnstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone
Hiring a car in Johnstone
Expect to pay $2.89 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 $34.58 and $46.11. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.