Bus from Elderslie to Johnstone
7 direct routes · 6–21 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Johnstone as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elderslie, 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 | ~6 min | 88 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 06:52 | 00:20 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | — |
| 51A | McGill's | ~6 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 9 | 18:05 | 00:09 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | — |
| 904 | McGill's | ~8 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 07:34 | 19:14 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | — |
| 20 | McGill's | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:44 | 17:55 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | — |
| 38A | McGill's | ~14 min | 7 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 18:46 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 61, 17A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | McGill's | ~6 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 18:05 | 23:59 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | — |
| 17A | McGill's | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 19:08 | 20:40 | Glenpatrick Road (before) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elderslie 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, 51A bus, 904 bus, 20 bus, 38A bus, 61 bus or 17A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Elderslie to Johnstone?
7 routes run directly from Elderslie to Johnstone: the 38 (McGill's), the 51A (McGill's), the 904 (McGill's), the 20 (McGill's), the 38A (McGill's), the 61 (McGill's), the 17A (McGill's). The most frequent is the 38, 88 times each weekday — board at Glenpatrick Road (before) and get off at Houston Square (Stop 3), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elderslie to Johnstone?
Between 6 minutes on the 38 and 21 on the 20, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elderslie to Johnstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elderslie 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.