Bus from Johnstone to Elderslie
7 direct routes · 5–26 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Elderslie as of 03:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Johnstone, 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 | ~5 min | 87 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 05:06 | 22:32 | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
| 51A | McGill's | ~6 min | 20 | Sat 22 · Sun 8 | 05:21 | 07:59 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
| 904 | McGill's | ~7 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:40 | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
| 20 | McGill's | ~8 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:08 | 17:18 | Williamson Place (Opp) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
| 38A | McGill's | ~26 min | 8 | weekdays only | 05:47 | 08:01 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
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 | ~7 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 05:26 | 07:00 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
| 17A | McGill's | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 05:49 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Glenpatrick Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Johnstone 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 Johnstone to Elderslie?
7 routes run directly from Johnstone to Elderslie: 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, 87 times each weekday — board at Houston Square (Stop 3) and get off at Glenpatrick Road (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Johnstone to Elderslie?
Between 5 minutes on the 38 and 26 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Johnstone to Elderslie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Johnstone to Elderslie?
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.