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 May
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in May
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 Gateshead takes 2h 55m and costs around $154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $200 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 113 km and will cost you around $20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 314 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 Gateshead takes 2h 55m and costs around $154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $200 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 113 km and will cost you around $20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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