The average bus between Rutherglen and Dunfermline takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rutherglen to Dunfermline. 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 hourly between Rutherglen and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Rutherglen to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.
Rutherglen to Dunfermline bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Rutherglen to Dunfermline bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow and Stagecoach East Scotland.
The distance between Rutherglen and Dunfermline is 54.2 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 28m.