With a population of 15,705, Johnstone is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Johnstone to see all of its attractions.
When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £21 for a 3h 21m 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.
Another option to get to Johnstone is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 54 miles and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 210 miles.
Hiring a car in Johnstone costs £36 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Luxury (Class Luxury Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.