Bus from Crookston to Johnstone
3 direct routes · 33–43 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 23:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Johnstone as of 11:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Crookston, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | McGill's | ~35 min | 88 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 06:29 | 23:56 | Hillington Rd South (Opp) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Paisley & Elderslie |
| 38A | McGill's | ~43 min | 7 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 18:17 | Hillington Rd South (Opp) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Paisley & Elderslie |
| 17A | McGill's | ~33 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 18:44 | 20:18 | Hillington Rd South (Opp) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Paisley & Elderslie |
Times are for the first boarding point in Crookston on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus, 38A bus or 17A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Crookston to Johnstone?
3 routes run directly from Crookston to Johnstone: the 38 (McGill's), the 38A (McGill's), the 17A (McGill's). The most frequent is the 38, 88 times each weekday — board at Hillington Rd South (Opp) and get off at Houston Square (Stop 3), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crookston to Johnstone?
Between 33 minutes on the 17A and 43 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Paisley, Elderslie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Crookston to Johnstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crookston to Johnstone?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.