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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Johnstone to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 83 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johnstone to Edinburgh:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Johnstone to Edinburgh costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Edinburgh from Johnstone by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Johnstone to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Johnstone to Edinburgh:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Johnstone to Edinburgh costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Johnstone and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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