The average bus between Rutherglen and Linlithgow takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Rutherglen and Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Castle Street station and arriving at Cross station via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Rutherglen to Linlithgow bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.
Rutherglen to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Cross station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Linlithgow is 41.6 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Asda in around 2h 26m.