Bus from Johnstone to Glasgow
3 direct routes · 35–85 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 03:33
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 | ~62 min | 87 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 05:06 | 22:32 | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Bath Street (before) | Elderslie & Paisley |
| 38A | McGill's | ~85 min | 8 | weekdays only | 05:47 | 08:01 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Bath Street (before) | Elderslie & Paisley |
| 17A | McGill's | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 05:49 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Blairgowrie Road (after) | Elderslie & Paisley |
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, 38A bus or 17A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Johnstone to Glasgow?
3 routes run directly from Johnstone to Glasgow: the 38 (McGill's), the 38A (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 Bath Street (before), about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Johnstone to Glasgow?
Between 35 minutes on the 17A and 85 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Elderslie, Paisley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Johnstone to Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
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.