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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 only carrier operating train routes to Johnstone. The train journey from Johnstone to Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around $308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $392 for a 4h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 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 only carrier operating train routes to Johnstone. The train journey from Johnstone to Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around $308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $392 for a 4h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.