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
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$279
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 26m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 105 km and will cost you around $37. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 354 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 26m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 105 km and will cost you around $37. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

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