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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rutherglen and Edinburgh takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 39m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour 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.

2h 2m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Line 267 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Castle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 267
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
1h 53m
£11–21

Rutherglen to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Rutherglen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 54m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 46m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 46m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 49m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 56m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd1h 57m • 1 change

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBus1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 53m.

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