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
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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £77 for a 3h 18m 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 Manchester, which is about 299 km 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 97 km and will cost you around £14. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.
Airlines serving Johnstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone
Most booked hotels in Johnstone
Hiring a car in Johnstone
Hiring a car in Johnstone costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% 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 £17.79 and £23.72. 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.