The average train between Edinburgh and Rutherglen takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Edinburgh to Rutherglen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Rutherglen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Rutherglen train tickets online with Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rutherglen is 64.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.
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