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
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Johnstone to Manchester takes 3h 14m and costs around £78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 4h 11m 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 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Johnstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone
Most booked hotels in Johnstone
Hiring a car in Johnstone
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. 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.