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.

When to visit Johnstone

Johnstone in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnstone in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 229
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 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 Aberdeen takes 2h 53m and costs around AED 158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 356 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , 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 93 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 314 km.

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 Aberdeen takes 2h 53m and costs around AED 158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 356 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , 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 93 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Johnstone

Airlines serving Johnstone

Lufthansa
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KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstone

Hiring a car in Johnstone

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. 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 car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. 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 car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.