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What to do
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. 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 June
Estimated hotel price
£104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in June
Estimated hotel price
£104
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 Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 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 Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Most booked hotels in Johnstone

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Bowfield Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Lynnhurst Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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