The average bus between Edinburgh and Rutherglen takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh to Rutherglen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 43m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h • 1 change
1h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Edinburgh to Rutherglen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Rutherglen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Castle Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Rutherglen bus tickets online with FlixBus, First Greater Glasgow and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rutherglen is 64.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Castle Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 1m.
