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 January
Estimated hotel price
$289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$289
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 most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Johnstone to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $113 for a 4h 18m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 394 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 most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Johnstone to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $113 for a 4h 18m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.