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
C$ 85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
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 C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 137 for a 3h 14m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 52 miles from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 58 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 235 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 C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 137 for a 3h 14m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 52 miles from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 58 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Most booked hotels in Johnstone

Lynnhurst Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
Bowfield Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 243+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 139+

Renting a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Johnstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Johnstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.