🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Johnstone
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | McGill's | ~65 min | 88 | 06:05 | 23:30 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) |
| 38A | McGill's | ~67 min | 7 | 16:05 | 17:45 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) |
| 17A | McGill's | ~48 min | 2 | 18:30 | 20:05 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Johnstone?
3 routes run directly from Glasgow to Johnstone: the 38 (McGill's), the 38A (McGill's), the 17A (McGill's).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Johnstone?
Around 65 minutes on the 38, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Johnstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 38) leaves around 06:05 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.