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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in December
Estimated hotel price
£84
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Johnstone, followed by AccesRail. 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 £16 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 58 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

When flying to Johnstone, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 4 miles 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 58 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Johnstone

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Most booked hotels in Johnstone

Lynnhurst Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Bowfield Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£85+

Hiring a car in Johnstone

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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd SW or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Class Luxury Wagon or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd SW or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Class Luxury Wagon or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.