An earlier terminus station, also called Johnstone North, on the Paisley Canal Line had operated nearby in 1885, but the opening of the Kilbarchan Loop made it redundant and so this station was built as a replacement.
An older terminus station, also known as Johnstone North, operated nearby in 1885 but became obsolete due to the opening of the Kilbarchan Loop. Consequently, a new station was constructed as a replacement.