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 4 miles 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 Manchester takes 3h 26m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $61 for a 5h 08m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 67 miles and will cost you around $12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 4 miles 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 Manchester takes 3h 26m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $61 for a 5h 08m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 67 miles and will cost you around $12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
JetBlue
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58.