The average bus between Ayr and Rutherglen takes 1h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Ayr and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Lane and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ayr to Rutherglen? 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 Ayr to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Queen Street station via Waterloo Lane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Ayr to Rutherglen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Rutherglen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Queen Street station.
The distance between Ayr and Rutherglen is 48.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Queen Street via Waterloo Lane and Central Station in around 1h 31m.