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. Johnstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Johnstone
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 center.
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 $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $100 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Johnstone Howwood is the busiest station in Johnstone. Another popular train station is Johnstone, located 0.6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Johnstone is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 52 miles from Johnstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnstone, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Johnstone takes 54 miles and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Johnstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone
Most booked hotels in Johnstone
Renting a car in Johnstone
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Johnstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Johnstone is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.