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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Rutherglen takes 1h 20m and the fastest bus takes 57 min. There is an hourly bus service from Kilmarnock 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.

1h 20m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kilmarnock to Rutherglen bus times

Buses run hourly between Kilmarnock and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Lane and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 23m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 14m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 21m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 17m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 21m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 17m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 21m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 17m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 11m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 37m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 38m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 11m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 34m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 27m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 21m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 17m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFirst Greater Glasgow1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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.

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Rutherglen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Rutherglen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Queen Street via Waterloo Lane and Central Station in around 1h 16m.

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