The average bus between Perth and Rutherglen takes 2h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Perth 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 4 times a day between Perth and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Stn and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Perth to Rutherglen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth Canal Street station.
Perth to Rutherglen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Castle Street station.
The distance between Perth and Rutherglen is 79.5 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Perth Canal Street to Castle Street via Buchanan Bus Stn and Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 58m.