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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rutherglen and Bathgate takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rutherglen to Bathgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 267 bus, bus, line 74 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Castle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 267
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Council Officesbus bus 74 / ...
2h 40m
£13–20

Rutherglen to Bathgate bus times

Buses run hourly between Rutherglen and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses7h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 54m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowEmberLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 52m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 46m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 29m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 26m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses3h 31m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 54m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 39m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 54m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowEmberLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 42m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 52m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusLothian Country BusesLothian Country Buses2h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Bathgate? 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 Rutherglen to Bathgate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station, Deer Park, and Bus Terminal in around 2h 40m.

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