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
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 21m trip. 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 Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 70 miles and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 4 miles 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 21m trip. 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 Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 70 miles and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,738 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,198 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59.