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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Barrhead is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Barrhead is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Johnstone and Barrhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Quarrelton Road and arriving at George Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Barrhead?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Barrhead via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Johnstone to Barrhead?

The distance between Johnstone and Barrhead is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Barrhead without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £6.

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

The bus from Quarrelton Road to George Street takes 22 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Barrhead bus from?

Johnstone to Barrhead bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Quarrelton Road station.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Barrhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Johnstone to Barrhead?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Barrhead is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Johnstone to Barrhead bus arrive?

Johnstone to Barrhead bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Johnstone to Barrhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Johnstone to Barrhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Barrhead is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Johnstone to Barrhead.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Johnstone to Barrhead by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Quarrelton Road to George Streetbus 51A
22 min
£6
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Johnstone to Barrheadcar 7.5 mi
14 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Johnstone to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Barrheadtrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
51 min
£8–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Johnstone to Barrheadtaxi 7.5 mi
14 min
£19–23

Johnstone to Barrhead by bus

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

McGills Buses operates a bus from Quarrelton Road to George Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Johnstone to Barrhead via Glasgow Central in around 51 min.

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