The average bus between Rutherglen and Linlithgow takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rutherglen to Linlithgow. 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 hourly between Rutherglen and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Linlithgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Rutherglen to Linlithgow bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Mill Street station.
Rutherglen to Linlithgow bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Cross station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Linlithgow is 41.6 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Street to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 2h 54m.