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.

When to visit Johnstone

Johnstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 60 miles and will cost you around $26. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 220 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 60 miles and will cost you around $26. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Most booked hotels in Johnstone

Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$116+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$153+

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.