What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Canal St via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Johnstone via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Johnstone is 58 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Johnstone without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 22m and costs £24 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Johnstone bus from?

Edinburgh to Johnstone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Johnstone train from?

Edinburgh to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 22m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Johnstone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Johnstone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Johnstone train arrive?

Edinburgh to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Johnstone is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Johnstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Johnstone?

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Where can I stay near Johnstone?

There are 598+ hotels available in Johnstone.

Edinburgh to Johnstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 38 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Johnstone by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 22m
£25–44
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 52m
£13–43
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Canal Stbus 38
2h 31m
£16–19
Drive 58.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Johnstonecar 58.6 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Bus, line 38 bus via St Margarets Rectory
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectorybus 38
3h
£16–19

Edinburgh to Johnstone by train and foot

317Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Johnstone, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Canal St via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 31m.

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