Bus from Johnstone to Paisley
9 direct routes · 8–42 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Paisley as of 06:53
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 | ~21 min | 87 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 05:06 | 22:32 | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Forbes Place (opp) | Elderslie |
| 51A | McGill's | ~8 min | 20 | Sat 22 · Sun 8 | 05:21 | 07:59 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Linwood Toll (before) | Elderslie |
| 904 | McGill's | ~19 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:40 | Houston Square (Stop 3) | New Street (before) | Elderslie |
| 20 | McGill's | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:08 | 17:18 | Williamson Place (Opp) | Linwood Toll (before) | Elderslie |
| 38A | McGill's | ~42 min | 8 | weekdays only | 05:47 | 08:01 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Forbes Place (opp) | Elderslie |
| 7 | McGill's | ~30 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 05:23 | 08:06 | Kilbarchan Road (Near) | New Street (before) | Brookfield & Linwood |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 61, 7A, 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 | ~38 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 05:26 | 07:00 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Forbes Place (opp) | Elderslie |
| 7A | McGill's | ~38 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 07:16 | 07:16 | Kilbarchan Road (Near) | New Street (before) | Brookfield & Linwood |
| 17A | McGill's | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 05:49 | Milliken Park Road (Opp) | Forbes Place (opp) | Elderslie |
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, 7 bus, 61 bus or 7A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Johnstone to Paisley?
9 routes run directly from Johnstone to Paisley: the 38 (McGill's), the 51A (McGill's), the 904 (McGill's), the 20 (McGill's), the 38A (McGill's), the 7 (McGill's), the 61 (McGill's), the 7A (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 Forbes Place (opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Johnstone to Paisley?
Between 8 minutes on the 51A and 42 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Elderslie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Johnstone to Paisley?
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 Paisley?
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.