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
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 67 miles and will cost you around $10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 245 miles.

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. 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 67 miles and will cost you around $10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 reviews)
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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 $35.54 and $47.39.

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 $35.54 and $47.39.