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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £9 - £25 and takes 2h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Johnstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St Margarets Nursery School and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Johnstone and Edinburgh is 58 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £22 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Johnstone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Edinburgh bus from?

Johnstone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from St Margarets Nursery School station.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Johnstone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £22 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Johnstone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Johnstone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Johnstone to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Johnstone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Edinburgh is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Johnstone to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Johnstone to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 24m
£23–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Bath Street38A / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
2h 53m
£9–24
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Street38
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 29m
£14–19
Drive 59.4 mi
1. Drive from Johnstone to Edinburgh59.4 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Central Station38A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 53m
£17–80

Johnstone to Edinburgh by train and foot

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Johnstone to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Princes Street via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 29m.

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