The average train between Johnstone and Liverpool takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Johnstone to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Johnstone and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Johnstone to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Johnstone to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Johnstone to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Johnstone and Liverpool is 286.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 23m.