Introduction
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.

When to visit Johnstone

Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$274
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$274
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 33m 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

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

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 33m 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Full-size (Ford Transit Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Full-size (Ford Transit Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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