Bus from Paisley to Johnstone
7 direct routes · 7–38 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 00:08 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:46, last bus 23:58.
Next buses to Johnstone as of 18:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Paisley, 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 | 88 | Sat 87 · Sun 40 | 06:40 | 00:07 | Renfrewshire Council HQ (at) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Elderslie |
| 51A | McGill's | ~7 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 9 | 18:04 | 00:08 | Linwood Road (Opp) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Elderslie |
| 904 | McGill's | ~22 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 19:02 | Abbey Close (before) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Elderslie |
| 20 | McGill's | ~24 min | 11 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:41 | 17:52 | Linwood Road (Opp) | Houston Square (Stop 3) | Elderslie |
| 38A | McGill's | ~29 min | 7 | weekdays only | 16:51 | 18:31 | Renfrewshire Council HQ (at) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Elderslie |
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 | ~38 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 17:33 | 23:33 | Johnston Street (At) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Elderslie |
| 17A | McGill's | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 18:59 | 20:32 | Johnston Street (At) | Ettrick Terrace (Near) | Elderslie |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paisley 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 Paisley to Johnstone?
7 routes run directly from Paisley 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 Renfrewshire Council HQ (at) and get off at Houston Square (Stop 3), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paisley to Johnstone?
Between 7 minutes on the 51A and 38 on the 61, 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 Paisley to Johnstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 00:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paisley 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.