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
RM 682
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 682
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 Leeds takes 4h 50m and costs around RM 238 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 262 for a 5h 11m 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 Alamo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 102. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about RM 86 for a journey of 330 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 Leeds takes 4h 50m and costs around RM 238 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 262 for a 5h 11m 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 Alamo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 102. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about RM 86 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Iberia
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Emirates
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
LOT
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Malaysia Airlines
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JetBlue
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay RM 7.42 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 RM 88.94 and RM 118.59.

Expect to pay RM 7.42 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 RM 88.94 and RM 118.59.