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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Johnstone is to bus which costs £17 - £22 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Johnstone is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Alverna via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Johnstone via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Perth to Johnstone?

The distance between Perth and Johnstone is 73 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Johnstone without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Perth to Johnstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Johnstone bus from?

Perth to Johnstone bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Johnstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Johnstone?

The best way to get from Perth to Johnstone is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Perth to Johnstone bus arrive?

Perth to Johnstone bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Johnstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Johnstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Johnstone is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Perth to Johnstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Johnstone?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Johnstone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 45m
£18–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Rannoch Road38A / ...
3h 20m
£17–22
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Alverna38
2h 57m
Drive 70.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Johnstone70.6 mi
1h 18m
£18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West George Street to Rannoch Road38A / ...
2h 43m
£19–42

Perth to Johnstone by train and foot

247Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Alverna via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 57m.

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