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. 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 to visit Johnstone

Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
£86
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 £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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

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 £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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Johnstone

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Most booked hotels in Johnstone

The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Lynnhurst Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Bowfield Hotel & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£63+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£80+

Hiring a car in Johnstone

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.

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.