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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Johnstone is to bus and line 38 bus via St Margarets Rectory which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 5m.

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 19m 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 Perth Canal Street and arriving at Canal St via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

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 40m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m 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 Perth Canal Street station.

Train or bus from Perth to Johnstone?

The best way to get from Perth to Johnstone is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Perth to Johnstone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Johnstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Johnstone is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Perth to Johnstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Johnstone?

There are 868+ 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 Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 40m
£32–63
Bus, line 38 bus via St Margarets Rectory
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectorybus 38
3h 5m
£12–15
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Canal Stbus 38
2h 31m
£15–18
Drive 70.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Johnstonecar 70.6 mi
1h 19m
£18–25
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West George Street to St Margarets Rectorybus 38
2h 49m
£33–54

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Johnstone.

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth Canal Street to Canal St via Buchanan Bus Stn and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 31m.

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