The average train between Rutherglen and Edinburgh takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly 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 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 47m. 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 47m.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Rutherglen to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rutherglen to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Rutherglen and Edinburgh is 64.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.
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