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
$294
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$294
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 km and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 21m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $62 for a 5h 08m 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 km and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,000 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,402 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.23.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.23.

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