The average train between Rutherglen and Edinburgh takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rutherglen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Rutherglen and Edinburgh is 64.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
