The average bus between Rutherglen and Edinburgh takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Edinburgh. 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 30 minutes between Rutherglen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 58m • 1 change
1h 56m • 1 change
2h 9m • 1 change
2h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Mill Street station.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
Book your Rutherglen to Edinburgh bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Rutherglen and Edinburgh is 64.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Street to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 50m.
